Lynn's Journal
February 22 - February 28
Thank You To All Who Have Donated to the Repair Fund
Thank you to everyone who has made a donation to help replace the collapsed Scavenger Pen. You have helped raise $3,100. That will cover the replacement cost of the greenhouse frame and part of the freight expense to ship it to Pendleton - it is nearly a ton of metal! …
February 15 - February 21
Snowpocalypse Aftermath
The snow came faster than we could remove it. On Monday morning, February 15, the Scavenger Pen collapsed. Fortunately no birds were hurt. They have been moved into their new home. The pen will have to be completely rebuilt before it can be used for reconditioning rehabilitated birds.
…February 8 - February 14
Snowpocalypse
I’m feeling pretty lucky today. Although we have over a foot of snow on the ground (with two foot plus drifts) and the temperature is 20 degrees, we have power, unlike several hundred thousand people on the west side of Oregon. Below is the doorway into the large flight pen.…
February 1 - February 7
The Week in Review
Just two birds were admitted this past week, a Golden Eagle and a Bald Eagle. Golden Eagle 21-021 was found next to a coyote carcass near La Grande, OR exhibiting classic signs of lead poisoning, clenched feet and unable to stand. ODFW and volunteer Colleen helped transport the eagle and the coyote to Pendleton. …
