From Tammy Mellert
Snowy and the almost full moon Lake County, OH 12-13-24.
Yowza!
But which came first - the owl or the moon? 🤔
this post was submitted on 31 Dec 2024
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For owls that are superb.
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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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I'm still figuring out which is which.
Both are: round, in the sky, white with spots, both kinda have a face when I squint...
I love owling at the moon
Be ready for some interesting sounds if they owl back at you!
Here's a quick video of the male call to the female, the female response, and the territory claiming call.
This more detailed page has a series of clips and descriptions giving better detail.