From Dick Brubaker
"On silent wings through a wooded swamp the Barred Owl is in search of mice, frogs, crayfish and birds." 10/21/24.
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this post was submitted on 05 Nov 2024
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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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I was excited to see a Barred Owl in this pose. This is the classic Short Eared photo I come across so much. I'm guessing most owls are hard to photograph in flight, the Shortie just makes it easier hunting in the open compared to most others.
I got these 2 photos from this Popular Mechanics article if anyone wants to read it.
Why Owls Are an Inspiration For Engineers Building Quieter Aircraft
Turbomachinery blades are loud, but stealthy fliers can lend a hand … er, wing.
That's awesome. Everyone can learn from owls - even rocket surgeons!
I tried to look up if anyone had videos of a 3d print owl inspired fan design, but couldn't find anything but 1 vaporware product. Maybe I just don't know the proper terminology. There was one inspired by a humpback whale's fins with bumps that sound like they do something similar as far as breaking down turbulence.