The first baby of 2024 was admitted Sunday morning. It is a nestling Great Horned Owl. Fortunately a bush near the nest tree broke the owlet’s fall and it appears to be uninjured. A sibling was not as lucky and died when it hit the ground. Because Great Horned Owls are a high risk species for avian influenza, the owlet will remain in quarantine until we receive tests results for the virus which should either Tuesday afternoon or Wednesday. I’m optimistic the results will be negative.

Otherwise, it has been a very slow week. My right hand is recovering well from carpal tunnel surgery. Thank you to all who have sent good wishes for a speedy recovery!

Please Remember to Save the Date: Saturday, March 30 from 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm for Spring Cleaning at BMW’s Pendleton Center. The address is 71046 Appaloosa Lane, Pendleton. We will be mowing, weed whacking (bring your own weed eater if you have one) and burning tumbleweeds (if its a Burn Day). Thank you if you are able to help!