Lynn's Journal
Aug 24 - Aug 30
4 Red-tailed Hawks and a Swainson’s Hawk
This past week brought two Red-tailed Hawks with severed wings, one with an advanced case of avian pox and a fourth hawk that was extremely emaciated. The emaciated hawk is very gradually improving, although her condition is still guarded. …
Aug 17 - Aug 23
New X-Ray Machine
Words cannot adequately express how grateful we are to Cathy Oliver who made Blue Mountain Wildlife a beneficiary in her will. Cathy’s amazing gift has made it possible for BMW to purchase an x-ray machine. It will now be possible to x-ray birds during the initial intake exam allowing their condition to be evaluated more quickly, minimizing stress and saving both time and money.
…Aug 10 - Aug 16
Two Releases
A Red-tailed Hawk whose broken leg was repaired by Dr. Susan Fazzari of Animal Clinic East in Walla Walla was released on Thursday.
Then a young Swainson’s Hawk was returned to his family.
Another Gunshot Hawk
A Swainson’s Hawk from the Yakima area was admitted with an injured shoulder. …
Aug 3 - Aug 9
Eagle Scout Project
Blue Mountain Wildlife has recently benefitted from the efforts of two scouts. Nathan McDonald completed his Eagle Scout Project this past Saturday by installing 6 new barn owl boxes at BMW’s Tri-Cities Center. The scouts built two additional boxes which will be held in reserve to replace other nest boxes as they wear out.Thank you scouts for a job well done!
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July 27 - Aug 2
Guns, Germs, and Numbers
This week brought the third gunshot hawk in less than two weeks. A fledgling Swainson’s Hawk was found near Prosser, WA. Someone shot her three times. Fractures in her right wing could not be repaired and she was euthanized.
Great Gray Owl
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