Superbowl

3771 readers

646 users here now

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.

founded 2 years ago

MODERATORS

dragonfly

Smokeless7048

Ixonia is Released! And has a Boyfriend! (lemmy.world)

submitted 5 months ago by anon6789 to c/superbowl

3 comments fedilink hide all child comments

From Hoo's Woods

"Fall' in love at Hoo's Woods!

Yesterday, we released Ixonia, the large female Great Horned Owl, from the center. She had suffered multiple injuries from a vehicle collision this summer and made a full recovery.

Over the past few weeks, every morning around 5 a.m., a wild Great Horned Owl has appeared near Ixonia's cage, hooting softly. And then, she started hooting back. Perhaps this is the start of a courtship. We've even found partially eaten prey, including a bullfrog, left near her cage, perhaps as an offering.

Ixonia flew strong, landing high in the pine trees, and this morning, we heard two Great Horned Owls calling once again. Who knows what the future holds, but far be it from us to stand in the way of true love. Be well lxonia!

Note the owl haybale art, inspired by Ixonia created by our talented board member, Mandy Croft.

It isn't often we get a full story from start to finish, so it's wonderful to have closure on this wonderful effort.

Ixonia's Backstory

Part 1 - Wing Cast

Part 2 - Burrito Wrap

Part 3 - Recovery

top 3 comments

sorted by: hot top controversial new old

[–] [email protected] 8 points 5 months ago (1 children)

Farewell Ixonia!

And the town of Ixonia really should add her on their Wikipedia page. Without her I wouldn't know about it.

[–] anon6789 5 points 5 months ago

Very good point! If I ever happen on the name Ixonia, it will definitely trigger memories of the owl moreso than the city.

It sounds like she's getting out at a great time, and I hope this fellow is a nice guy she can settle down with.

[–] anon6789 7 points 5 months ago