Lynn's Journal
August 21 - August 27
A Week of Releases
Songbird releases included two American Robins, a Say’s Phoebe, a Western Kingbird and a Casin’s Finch. Tricia traveled to Ladd Marsh Wildlife Area near La Grande and released a Red-tailed Hawk and the four young Striped Skunks whose mother was struck by a vehicle and killed.
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August 14 - August 20
The Week in Review
The week started with the admission of an American White Pelican found near Dayville, OR. At 5.31 kg (11.7 pounds) it weighs more than most eagles. The pelican is a young bird, full grown and should be able to fly. We are not sure how it was injured. …
August 7 - August 13
A Week of Trauma
There were just eight birds admitted this past week, most were vehicle strikes. Tara transported two birds. On Wednesday, Tricia and I released two chipmunks near Jubilee Lake. Can you find them?
Neither could we! They disappeared quickly into the forest.
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July 31 - August 6
The Dog Days of Summer
As we slowly work our way through the summer months, we welcomed a cooling trend toward the end of the week. The predicted high today, Sunday, is 81 degrees!
Earlier in the week a young Golden Eagle was admitted. The eagle was likely struck by a vehicle. …
