All four of the Great Horned Owlets passed "mouse school" and demonstrated that they are capable of hunting live prey, the last step in the owlets' rehabilitation. A final exam by the veterinary team cleared each owlet for release.
Critter Corner
September 20, 2022
During the past month, the owlets' rehabilitation has continued to go well. Thanks to the help of Scott, the Center’s new maintenance technician, staff were able to add additional predator proofing to flight pen A2, keeping the visiting skunks out of the enclosure.
September 13, 2022
During the past two weeks, Mississippi Kite #22-2251 has been flying very well during daily exercise routines with rehabilitation staff. A weekly weigh-in showed that the kite also gained more than 40g in weight, giving the bird the added energy reserves it might need for migration.
Eagle Tracking
The goal of the Center is “to treat to release” – to restore patients to health and return as many as possible to the wild. In rare instances, the Center has the opportunity to track eagles after their release. Click here to follow these former eagle patients.
