This red-tailed hawk was ready for release day and soared high over the reservoir.
One of the two red-tailed hawks released at Fort Carson.
This bluebird and her sister did quite well in rehab and were released.
Barn owl from Penrose released.
Screech owl from Colorado Springs released.
Burrowing owl from Ramah was cut out of barbed wire and suffered very severe wing injuries.
Another rough year for flammulated owls. This one is doing well so far.
Goldfinch did very well in rehab and was released.
Lighter phase red-tailed hawk.
… and it seems that each release brings more animals to rehab. Baby season is over now and they have grown, acclimated, learned to hunt and find food. They are healthy, water- and weather-proof, and ready for freedom once again. Meanwhile, tired and hungry birds preparing for migration are having some accidents and may need wintering over. A very special THANK YOU to JOE AND SHERRY K. in Lake George!
Phil holds Shiloh. Standing next to him is Jason, who named Ace after his mom Kim found Ace after the accident on base. Volunteer Phil, far right, brought Ace to rehab after his accident and prepares to give Ace his sendoff!
We say Goodbye to Shiloh, all grown up now and ready to be free!
Yesterday evening we celebrated a special release-2 Great Horned Owls released together at Schriever. Young Ace was found by Kim at Schriever after he collided with a window, temporarily blinded by the impact. Ace spent several months in rehab, regaining his strength and mobility. Meanwhile, Baby Shiloh came to rehab as an owlet after falling 30 feet from a pine tree in Calhan. Over the course of the summer Shiloh and Ace bonded, so it just seemed appropriate they would be released together back to the wild.