Northern Flicker 26-023 was admitted on March 27, 2026 with a fractured right scapula. After one month at BMW the flicker was released near where it had been found. It seemed very happy be back home!

Young Western Screech Owl 26-039 is recovering well from a collision and possible cat attack. It will soon join three other young Screech Owls. All four owls will be placed in a hack box in preparation for a soft release.

Barn Owl 26-030 was admitted on April 8 weighing 15 grams. Today, 11 days later, he weighs 33 grams! Intern Allison is feeding the owlet in the photo below.

And he has three new siblings as company. All are eating well and gaining weight. 

Hatchling Barn Owl 26-030, the first baby Barn Owl of 2026, arrived on Wednesday, a day or two after hatching. It weighed 15 grams, about 1/2 ounce. Barn Owls nest in cavities and the nest was too well hidden to find.

Bald Eagles Rita and Jonathon have been remodeling their nest recently. On Saturday morning Rita was proudly guarding her first egg of 2026. Although she has laid eggs for many years, they have never been fertile.

Intern Allison released Dark-eyed Junco 26-022 two weeks after it was admitted with head and shoulder injuries. The tiny bird quickly disappeared into the trees along the Umatilla River near where it had been found.

The new clinic has arrived and it is more than double the size of the old clinic. The inside walls are finished. Next is installation of the vinyl flooring.

Western Screech Owls 26-024 and 26-025 were admitted Saturday morning. The small owls had “branched,” moving out of their nest cavity onto a branch. They ended up on the ground, probably the result of a wind gust. The finder couldn’t see the nest and was concerned that neighborhood cats would get the owlets. Our exam found no major injuries. Once they are eating on their own, we will put them with Western Screech Owl 26-021 and place all three young owls in an artificial nest and let them fledge as they normally would. Food will be provided until they are self sufficient.