A 75 mph windstorm damaged Birds of Prey Northwest, destroying aviaries, damaging the director’s home, and causing three birds to escape.

A windstorm with 75 mph winds damaged Birds of Prey Northwest in St. Maries, destroying or damaging aviaries and striking the director’s home, where a tree fell through the bedroom. About 25 ponderosa pines were uprooted, and three birds—kestrel, merlin, and pygmy owl—escaped, with uncertain recovery chances. The center, which rehabilitates raptors for release, is hosting a fundraiser at the Coeur d’Alene Resort on Sunday featuring a silent auction and live bird shows to support rebuilding efforts.