Okanogan Wildlife League
Apollo - Red Tailed Hawk
Apollo joined Okanogan Wildlife League in August of 2011. She came to us from Washington State University's Raptor Rehabilitaiton Program. She is deemed unreleasable due to her inability to fully form the outer primary flight feathers of her left wing. She also suffers from "Long-Billed Hawk Syndrome", which is kept in check by routine coping of her beak.
Apollo is originally from the western side of Washington state and was initially admitted to Sarvey Wildlife Care Center of Arlington, WA before she was transferred to WSU for continued care and study. She remained there for approximately two years before she was listed for placement as an educational raptor with another facility.
We were lucky enough to welcome her to our organization where she delights thousands of people every year.
Archimedes - Northern Saw Whet Owl
We welcomed Archimedes to our team in March of 2015. He came to us from another facility located in Olympia, where he was admitted with a portion of his wing missing. He was deemed otherwise healthy by a veterinarian there and ready for permanent placement. He is a feisty addition to our team and already a favorite of those that have seen him.
Hermes - Great Horned Owl
Hermes was admitted as Okanogan Wildlife League's first rehabilitation patient in October of 2011. He was found in Winthrop, Washington with an open fracture of his left wing. He was unable to be captured until two weeks after his first being spotted. Upon examination, the bones of his wing were not only infected, but the tissue was no longer viable. Amputation of the wing at the middle of the radius and ulna was necessary to save his life. We took the chance that he would adapt to a captive environment so that he could share his beauty with the community. He quickly bonded with our founder and has made a great addition to our educational team. His fierce gaze has touched many and we hope to continue to share his story as our first rescue for years to come.
Kya - American Kestrel
Kya was the one of the two initial raptors to start our educational team. She was initially admitted at Washington State University Veterinary School. She suffered a degree of concussion that that has left her mostly blind, inabling her ability to navigate while flying. Although her condition precludes her release, she is one of our most stoic residents and a truly beautiful little falcon.
Pigwidgeon - Western Screech Owl
Pigwidgeon arrived with Kya from the WSU Raptor Center in July of 2011. Believed to be female, she was found on the side of a highway in Southeast Washington. Her finder, first thinking her to be a rock, went back to investigate and found this bundle of feathers. She traveled as co-pilot to the veterinary school where her injury cost her one of her eyes and limited her vision in the other. Although her disability would not allow her to survive in the wild, she gives to plenty of spunky displays and vocalizations during our programs.
Tule - Barn Owl
Tule began as a patient of our when she was struck by a car north of Riverside. Unfortunately, the phalanges of one of her wings were shattered beyond repair and had to be amputated. Despite her being nocturnal, she has adjusted well to joining our team and being displayed during daylight hours. She is a spectacularly beautiful animal to behold!
