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US Wild Animal Rescue Database: Animal Help Now

International Wildlife Rescues: RescueShelter.com

Australia Rescue Help: WIRES

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 Robin Lowry

Meet Mystic the Barn Owl!

During our recent studio workshop, Mystic stole the show, spreading those gorgeous wings to catch the light just right. With a simple setup, we achieved this beautiful effect of light streaming through her wings, creating a magical moment.

We explored a few more unique setups throughout the day, and managed to capture a few more shots. I can't wait to share once I've sorted through them! Stay tuned for more behind-the-scenes glimpses of our workshop!

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[–] [email protected] 4 points 3 weeks ago (1 children)
[–] anon6789 3 points 3 weeks ago

I'm not always a fan of the semi-staged photos, but this was a really cool capture.