Thank you to all who have made year-end donations to Blue Mountain Wildlife. Your gifts will help us care for wildlife in 2026. Special thanks to those who have donated online through the Valley Giving Guide allowing 100% of your donation to go to BMW along with matching funds. 

As suspected, the Red-tailed Hawk who died last week shortly after admission, tested positive for Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza. The only other admissions where Western Screech Owl 25-530 and Great Blue Heron 25-531. Both had non-repairable injuries and were euthanized. The heron was not showing symptoms of HPAI, but because they are a high risk species for the virus, it will be tested.

Northern Pygmy Owl 25-524, admitted with a dislocated scapula, has made a complete recovery and will be returned to La Grande for release. These tiny diurnal owls hunt small birds during the day.

Thank you again to all who have helped BMW prepare for 2026 with a year-end donation. You can donate through the Valley Giving Guide until December 31st on Blue Mountain Wildlife’s donation page: Blue Mountain Wildlife  I know we will accomplish great things with you by our side!