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.