Lynn's Journal
Mar 19 - Mar 25
A Record Year for Baby Barn Owls
The first baby Barn Owl in 2017 was admitted on April 1. A total of 81 owls were raised that year. This year, the first baby Barn Owls arrived on March 2. At the current rate, we will have admitted more than 81 babies by April 1. …
Mar 12 - Mar 18
Red-tailed Hawk 18-036
We don’t know how this hawk was injured, other than he crashed into something, injuring his back and shoulder. He is able to use his feet and legs, but cannot stand. He is much more alert after three days of supportive care and is eating cut up food. …
Mar 5 - Mar 11
28 Baby Barn Owls and more hatching daily
The first baby Barn Owls of the season arrived on March 2. Three more batches arrived this past week to bring the total to 28 babies and 8 eggs. The owls have come from Othello, Basin City and Ellensburg. The first 7 have been moved out to a nest box. …
Feb 26 - Mar 4
The First Baby Barn Owls Have Arrived
Repairs were being made on a grain elevator near Eltopia, WA. Holes in the elevator were being boarded up to keep pigeons from roosting inside when the owl nest was discovered. Volunteer Ken transported seven young Barn Owls to BMW’s facility near Benton City where they will be raised using the method known as hacking, a process that mimics the behavior of the parents when raising young.
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