From Izzy Edwards
I was absolutely shocked to see not just two, but five fully grown Barn Owls emerge from this tiny hole in the dirt. I have no idea how they all fit comfortably in there! Image taken well after sunset.
this post was submitted on 10 Mar 2025
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For owls that are superb.
US Wild Animal Rescue Database: Animal Help Now
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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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Ah these are the owls that look a bit fake and plastic to me because of that too white head. Like awesome alien species.
Also when you're a poor owl trying to get by you take what roommates you need. We're rooting for you owls.
Is it better or worse when they're more uniformly white?
This is better actually. Full definition white owl missile sighted.
I didn't know they came that white. That's really pretty.
I'm a little weak on differentiating the Tyto owls, but they really run a wide range of colors.
This is an artistic interpretation, but it covers a wide range of what they can look like.
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Interesting! The dark ones are pretty too. Dark critters don't always get enough love.
I find the Sooty to be especially magical. It's like staring into the night sky itself.
That Red Owl I'm less familiar with, but that one is quite handsome.