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For owls that are superb.

US Wild Animal Rescue Database: Animal Help Now

International Wildlife Rescues: RescueShelter.com

Australia Rescue Help: WIRES

Germany-Austria-Switzerland-Italy Wild Bird Rescue: wildvogelhilfe.org

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.

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From Munaroh

One of the challenges in my bird photography is capturing birds in flight. What is the position of the sun, what is a good spot, where does the bird often pass by in flight, from what angle is best to take it. Once you have analyzed that, it is time to set your Z8 camera properly for the fast movements and light. This beautiful long-eared owl was not distracted by me and was focused on its daily prey. It flew beautifully into the first sunlight, so its bright eyes and plumage show how beautiful the owl is during its flight. It was a wonderful moment to capture this. And my Z8 did not let me down, a great wildlife camera that named Nikki. Nikki and l are inseparable when we go outdoors looking for beautiful photo locations.

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[–] [email protected] 3 points 3 months ago (1 children)

"That dude looks so tasty. I'mma eat him!"

[–] anon6789 3 points 3 months ago

It certainly sounds like it gave a solid effort at it! Barred Owls don't fool around! 😆