Continuing Education for Tricia! Tricia traveled to Washington State University in Pullman to attend a two-day Basic Wildlife Rehabilitation Skills seminar offered by the International Wildlife Rehabilitation Council. The course provides a good foundation to supplement the learning that happens every day when working at a wildlife center.

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The owlet was found on the ground near Haines, OR and brought to BMW volunteer Tara in Baker City. Tara met me in La Grande to facilitate getting the owlet to Pendleton. The youngster may well not have needed to be rescued, but by the time Tara received a call from the sheriff that he was on his way to her and he had no information about where exactly it came from, we couldn’t send it back. This time of year young birds are venturing out of their nests to explore. If you find a youngster on the ground, please call before assuming it needs to be rescued. The parents are usually nearby and still caring for their young. Keeping cats indoors and dogs confined is often all you need to do. 

Fortunately this guy has a great appetite and can be taken to our Great Horned Owl hack site and be raised in a manner that will simulate the care his parents would have provided.

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The lilacs are finally starting to bloom!