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A Response—and a great horned owl for our flock!

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The very first message I sent in regards to a bird was for a female Great Horned Owl with a wing injury. She was in Utah at Second Chance Wildlife Rehabilitation. On April 27, I received a message that the owl had already found a new home, but they also had a male Great Horned Owl with almost the exact same injury that needed a home as well and wondered if we would be interested in him.

Teasdale, the Great Horned Owl, the Raptor Experience's first bird!
Teasdale, the Great Horned Owl, the Raptor Experience’s first bird!

Of course we were interested!!!! Being a great wildlife care facility, Second Chance asked for lots of information from me to make sure that we would provide a great home for this owl. After exchanging several emails and photos, it was agreed that this male would be absolutely perfect for our program.

We had our first bird lined up!!!!! Isn’t he handsome!

About Melissa Hill

While earning her Bachelor's Degree in Wildlife Management at the University of Wyoming, Melissa began volunteering at Laramie Raptor Refuge and was instantly hooked on birds of prey.

Since those early days, she has worked with nearly 70 different raptors at four different raptor education groups in three states. She is a former member of the Education Committee for the International Association of Avian Trainers and Educators (IAATE) and a National Association for Interpretation's Certified Interpretive Guide.

When she's not "playing with the birds" she enjoys spending time quilting, crocheting, and exploring the Greater Yellowstone Ecosystem with her non-bird family.

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