The fire was a little too close on the Fourth of July. It started about dusk in a field just south of the wildlife center. Fortunately there was a quick response to a 911 call and the fire was quickly put out. The fire came very close to the Education Building!

The next day we admitted a starving fledgling Golden Eagle. The young bird was more than 50% underweight at 1.85 kg. That is 4 pounds. The average weight for a male golden eagle is 3.9 kg or 8.6 pounds. The eagle had no apparent injuries. Perhaps something had happened to one of his parents. Although we tried, we were not able to save him. 

The next day five more nestling American Kestrels were admitted after their nest was destroyed. They have quickly learned to eat off a plate.

The nestling Swainson’s Hawk admitted last week is growing rapidly.