For owls that are superb.
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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.
For more detailed help, see the OwlPages Rescue page.
I really like the cosmic look of the Barn Owl spots and this picture shows it off nicely. His profile was funny too.
Remi is a male Barn Owl that was born in captivity to become a raptor education ambassador. He came to us in September of 2017 as an owlet and is our resident jokester. Remi enjoys screeching at night when you least expect it and always waits until he's in the car to cough up his pellets.
Middle Tennessee Raptor Center - Tullahoma, TN
Lol, now that you bring that up, I never thought about that before!
always waits until he's in the car to cough up his pellets.
Sounds like he gets car sick.
You got me a bit curious if it was voluntary or not, so if checked it out.
Regurgitation happens about twice a day and is timed with the two nocturnal hunting cycles of the owl. Regurgitation also happens when the owl wants it to. That is, it is voluntary, and so under the owl’s control.
Maybe he knows he's headed off to an event where he'll get treats for his participation, so he wants his belly to be ready.
Hah, love it!
This one is my fav for most owlish.
