For owls that are superb.
US Wild Animal Rescue Database: Animal Help Now
International Wildlife Rescues: RescueShelter.com
Australia Rescue Help: WIRES
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.
From Mike Lentz
I'm not sure what I like better... the lichen coated perch or the difficult to find Boreal Owl. Thoughts?
The Nemadji State Forest is a hidden gem for so many species and it's not the easiest to navigate, but it's well worth exploring... if that's your thing. :)
I actually was told about this location many years ago by a "birder" who said I need to go to the "Nickerson Bog" for Warblers. Well that turned out to be golden!
I love the plumage, especially the freckles on its head!
They are really nicely defined! I enjoy its fuzzy legs as well.