On a cool October night, a bundled-up researcher is working to gently extract a Northern Saw-whet Owl from a mistnet. Guided by the beam of a headlamp, the researcher plucks strands of netting from the grasp of the owl’s talons, then tugs a couple more strands up and over the wings, over the head and voila- the owl is free. In the background, the repetitive “toot-toot” of the owls’ song pierces the chilly air from a loudspeaker. The researcher pulls the owl close to their chest, the...| Connecting People, Birds and Land for a Healthy World
American Goshawk| Harris Center
Bob Fox with Wild At Heart carefully inspects a Great-horned Owl to discover where the wing is damaged. The first rescue of the new year, this owl arrived at Wild At Heart from the Troon / Pinnacle Peak area of North Scottsdale. Initial evaluation of the wing is that the damage can be successfully repaired […]| Wild at Heart Raptors
Raptor Care Increase| Wild at Heart Raptors
California is a great habitat for a variety of raptors. Here are 34 California birds of prey along with pictures, identification tips, & where to find them.| California Travel Life