Lynn's Journal
Jan 22 - Jan 28
Another Quiet Week
Fortunately, it was a quiet week with just two admissions. A Western Screech Owl flew into a window in Walla Walla. He was able to be released near where found after just a few days of care. Below, Bob and Effie anesthetize the owl prior to a physical exam.
…Jan 15 - Jan 21
Mild Winter Weather Results In Fewer Injured Birds
I’m going to credit our relatively mild winter for the decrease in admissions when compared to last year: 31 birds by January 21, 2017, and just 17 birds by January 21, 2018. That includes the 6 birds admitted this past week: 5 raptors and a Dark-eyed Junco.
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Jan 8 - Jan 14
Bald Eagle 18-006 Update
We have dropped the juvenile Bald Eagle’s blood lead level from 813 micrograms/deciliter to 130 mcg/dl. Although that is an amazing reduction, it is still a very toxic amount of lead. The other good news is she has managed to pass the lead particles in her gut.…
Jan 1 - Jan 7
What A Way To Start The New Year
The first two raptors of 2018 were gunshot hawks, neither could be saved. Raptor number three was a Bald Eagle with a record high lead level.
Red-tailed Hawk 18-003
A juvenile Red-tailed Hawk was found in Columbia Park, Kennewick, WA, unable to fly. …
