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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 Owl Rescue Centre

Rescued from a gold mine in Fochville today. The tree that their parents decided was the best one to raise a family turned out to be the worst one as it was unfortunately chopped down. These two little fellas will be placed with one of our surrogate Spotted Eagle Owl parents this evening and will grow up as wild owls

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[–] [email protected] 2 points 5 months ago (1 children)
[–] anon6789 3 points 5 months ago

I know! Most people have no idea how important these old trees can be, and if you really have to take one down, at least check it for occupants first!

Lots of animals need them for shelter, as as we clear out more trees, we're not making their real estate market any better than we've been making our own in most places.

[–] [email protected] 2 points 5 months ago (1 children)

With those smiles these guys could be viral social media influencers! I see makeup and fashion vlogs in their future

[–] anon6789 3 points 5 months ago

Rating all of Southern Africa's wildest cuisine!

I'd follow all their adventures!