Construction Update
The roof is on and installation of the metal siding has begun. There are two 30’ X 50’ aviaries that will house the Turkey Vultures and the Great Gray Owl. Six 30’ X 25’ aviaries will provide space for the Snowy Owl, a Great Horned Owl, the two Bald Eagles, a Golden Eagle, the two Red-tailed Hawks and the Rough-legged, Ferruginous and Harlan Hawk (who will be roommates).
Investing in BMW’s Future
An additional 14 individuals and families have made a donation to BMW's Raptor Study Fund, increasing the total to $5,655. We are more than one-third of the way toward meeting Tara, Michele and Dorothy’s challenge. They will match every dollar - up to $15,000 - its not too late to contribute to this important study. Thank you for your investment in BMW and raptor rehabilitation.
American Crow 20-108 Update
Remember the very young crow admitted two weeks ago? It weighed 36 grams on May 5. Twelve days later it’s in a much larger nest and weighs 314 grams. Eating like a bird means eating a lot!
Keeping Track of Feeding Baby Songbirds
While our first option is to reunite baby birds with their parents, sometimes, due to injuries or logistics, it is not possible. Feeding baby raptors is much less time consuming than songbirds. Most of the time, even the youngest raptor does fine being fed twice a day. Baby songbirds are another story. Hatchlings are fed every 30 minutes all day long. Samantha has created a chart that helps us keep track of songbird feedings.
It was a very busy week for BMW volunteers. Multiple days of high winds blew baby birds out of their nests. Many were reunited with their parents. Some were injured and required care. Mallard ducklings are hatching throughout the Tri-Cities. Many require assistance navigating housing developments and highways as they travel to the nearest body of water. BMW volunteers are always ready to assist.
Darryl & Darrel Demonstrate Proper Social Distancing
They each have a 6 foot wingspan...
