From Ryan Humphrey
Imma need a bigger ladder.
Yet another superb owl
this post was submitted on 12 Mar 2025
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If you find an injured owl:
Note your exact location so the owl can be released back where it came from. Contact a licensed wildlife rehabilitation specialist to get correct advice and immediate assistance.
Minimize stress for the owl. If you can catch it, toss a towel or sweater over it and get it in a cardboard box or pet carrier. It should have room to be comfortable but not so much it can panic and injure itself. If you can’t catch it, keep people and animals away until help can come.
Do not give food or water! If you feed them the wrong thing or give them water improperly, you can accidentally kill them. It can also cause problems if they require anesthesia once help arrives, complicating procedures and costing valuable time.
If it is a baby owl, and it looks safe and uninjured, leave it be. Time on the ground is part of their growing up. They can fly to some extent and climb trees. If animals or people are nearby, put it up on a branch so it’s safe. If it’s injured, follow the above advice.
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It's not just the Grey Owl, it's the Great Grey Owl!
No surprise there, given its size. That owl owns the tree.
It’s an absolute corker. I love the contrast between the bright tree and the dark background on this one - really gives a sense of depth and scale. Beautiful.
All I see is a tree... oh!
I always wish more people would include a wider angle shot. As well hidden as it is here, it's still the obvious focal point of the image. When they show more of the surroundings, even knowing an owl is there still makes it much more challenging.