Otis was tucked away in the back corner today instead of the front corner. He's usually chatty, but he was chilly enough he just started tucked up napping while I was there.
Superbowl
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.
Annabelle was enjoy the sun too much to even hiss at me today!
Got to check out the new eagle as well. It didn't seem to fly, but it was actually running and hopping around.
Whoops, posted in the wrong spot.
I'm sure he cared, he probably just had a lot on his mind; "hmm.. probably mice for dinner today, agaaain, and what the heck was that Otis dude hooting about last night?!"
Yup, he's probably still gotta finish unpacking and meeting the neighbors and all that. He's got a pretty good setup, and I look forward to seeing him when it gets a little warmer out.