I went out to call the dog back in and saw this superb owl hanging out in the cedar on the other side of our fence.
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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.
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So cool you can walk outside and randomly see an owl. I just get crows.
This is only my second sighting in the 6 years we've lived here of an owl. Though, I regularly see bald eagles and Cooper's hawks. Actually had a Cooper's hawk eating in our backyard very close to the tree in that picture. Cleaning up the feathers and carcass was worth the show.
We're very blessed to live where we do and be so close to state and national parks as well as the ocean. The kiddos love seeing all the wildlife.