Year of the Red-tailed Hawk
In 2014, as of January 11, one Red-tailed Hawk, one Great Horned Owl and one Northern Flicker had been admitted for care.
In 2015, as of January 11, admissions include 7 Red-tailed Hawks, 2 Great Horned Owls, 2 Gulls, 1 American Coot, 1 Meadowlark and 1 American Robin.
Of the Red-tailed Hawks, 2 are confirmed gunshot injuries, a 3rd is a suspected gunshot injury (x-rays will be taken on Monday), 2 are head injuries, 1 has a shoulder injury caused by a collision, and one is emaciated, cause unknown.
Electrocution
Both Great Horned Owls were victims of electrocution, one from Ukiah, the other from Yakima. Both have a poor prognosis for recovery. The Ukiah owl has burns on both feet and her right wing.
The Yakima bird has burns on her back.
Thank You PGE
On a happier note, Portland General Electric has awarded BMW a $5,000 donation to support wildlife rehabilitation services. Thank You PGE for your generous gift!
Red-tail Success
This hawk was admitted on December 3, 2014 with gunshot injuries to both wings. She has made an amazing recovery and is on track to be released soon.
