Wild at Heart - Saving Birds of Prey

The Arizona Republic - June 2010

Game & Fish officials, along with the owners of Wild At Heart, a raptor rehab center in Cave Creek, released a 7-year-old Bald Eagle at Watson Lake in Prescott on Monday afternoon, June 7, 2010.

Passersby found the injured eagle on Dugas Rd. near Interstate 17 in March, and called Game & Fish, whose manager brought the eagle to Wild At Heart. The raptor had a bruised wing and several infections, but with treatment soon was eating and flying again.

After his release on Monday, the eagle briefly landed in a tree, stretched his wings, and then soared over the lake and rocks of Granite Dells. Game & Fish has fitted the eagle with a solar powered GPS transmitter to enable ongoing study.

Kristen Nelson, Veterinarian
Writes About Wild At Heart in Her Online Blog

I want to thank 'Sam' and Bob Fox, the veterinarians and volunteers at Wild At Heart. Besides helping injured birds in need, this organization has many different programs aimed at protecting raptors.
The Burrowing Owl Project provides habit for these long legged little owls. So far, over 4,500 artificial owl burrows have been set up statewide. The Foster Parent Program pairs unreleasable adult raptors with orphans.
It is a win-win for everyone involved. The orphans are cared for by members of their own species. This makes them more successful when released back into the wild. Caring for the chicks allows the adults to experience a more normal life, even in captivity. Who knows, maybe Ariel will be a foster mom some day.

To learn more about this fabulous organization please go to www.wildatheartowls.org. The web site gives additional information about the organization including the Barn Owl Recovery Program and the Cactus Ferruginous Pygmy Owl Breeding Project.
Wild At Heart depends on donations for their operation. They receive no state or federal funds. So if you enjoy watching a hawk soar across the sky in search of dinner or the hoots of an owl at night, please consider making a donation to this great organization. They stretch a dollar a long way.
If your plans bring you to Phoenix Arizona, schedule a visit. I guarantee the birds and the people who care for them will inspire you. It will be an experience you will never forget!