Dusty
Origin of his name:
His coloring is a bit...well, "dusty" looking. He was named by 2009 summer clinic seasonals, Sheri and Laura.
Species:
Buteo jamaicensis (Red-tailed Hawk)
Status:
Dusty was put on the exhibit trail, and he is no longer an education raptor.
Rescue Story:
Admitted July 26, 2009, with vision impairment in his right eye, a fractured clavicle and an odd looking toe on his left foot. His clavicle healed, but he is blind in his right eye.
All images on this page are also links to high resolution images good for printing.
Favorite Photos:
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Kim W. got snapping and provided us with some nice photos of Dusty. Thanks Kim! |
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A majestic pose of Dusty. Thank you Kim! |
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Has everyone experienced a staring contest with Dusty? Thank you Kim! |
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A nice profile shot of Dusty. Thank you Kim! |
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Another nice shot - thank you Kim! |