October 2024 – Ranger Ramblings

For local owl enthusiast Olivia Abeyta-Maestas, who had donned an owl-themed hat for the evening, it was an unforgettable moment.

NWDC Raptor Center Director Diana Miller drew a beautiful red-tailed hawk out from a portable carrier and held it up for all to see.

While many aspects of nature slow down in the colder months, we can still observe the many creatures that are still out and about.

Recent snowfall had provided a surge of moisture for the moss to absorb, leaving the north-facing wall of the canyon lush and green.

After we fed and monitored the little owlets for a few days, we moved them out to their new and temporary home.

On the last day of camp, the campers had the honor of moving five baby owls and one adult owl to the flight cage…