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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.

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From The Raptor Center

This week our hospital has been tasked with the care for two beautifully elusive owls, a snowy owl and a great gray owl. These patients here inspired a solstice haik-hoo:

Hoo will delight We mourn the loss of the sun Silent flight rejoice

The Winter Solstice graces us with its quiet majesty, much like the silent flight of our nocturnal hunters. We wonder if owls welcome the winter solstice for the same reason many of us are happy to see it come and go.

In the spirit of gratitude and celebration, we find ourselves reflecting on the profound light that emanates from our incredible community of supporters as we look to brighter days ahead. Your community commitment to our cause is unwavering, especially during challenging times for our feathery friends, and why we know 50 years of saving raptors was only the beginning. With your support beneath our wings, we are elevating what it means to be a beacon of hope for the raptors in need and uncovering what the future for raptor medicine and rehabilitation has in store.

We are so happy to be sharing this journey with you. Together, let's continue to nurture and protect our majestic raptors and the world we share.

Warmest wishes on this Winter Solstice, The TRC Flock.

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[–] [email protected] 6 points 5 days ago (1 children)

Holy shit, I never knew snowies had pink feet. I just assumed under the fuzz they were yellow or gray/tan like most other birds of prey. This changes everything!

[–] anon6789 6 points 5 days ago (1 children)

Snowy could have taken the Owl of the Year with this new information?

[–] FuglyDuck 6 points 5 days ago

People love their toe beans, so, probably.