Bird Mom

Barred Owl

Well, I have been officially designated bird mom during the bird specialist's days off. They need to be fed every half an hour, and starlings really make an impressive sound.

But they really do have fascinating personalities. We have a blue jay that has been at the center for over a year. He can mimic all kinds of sounds, from crows to red shouldered hawks. Today, he made puppy whimper noises along with sounds like the doors opening.

The raptors are still one of my favorite animals to work with. I mean really, who can resist this face?

Bobette, who is precious.

And then there is one of my favorite personalities on the property: Bobette. A little bobcat that came in with her brother, she is adorable. She is exactly like a house kitten, but with talons and sharper teeth. But she has the same curiosity and daring as a normal kitten. It can be hard to take pictures of her or feed her because she really is too fond of shoelaces.

I know we aren't supposed to, but I find myself getting a little attached to some of the animals. They are adorable and inquisitive, often too much for their own good. This really is a fantastically rewarding field, I am definitely enjoying it, even during the harder parts.