Owls in Towels

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A rufous (red) Eastern Screech Owl mending from a car collision that fractured his wing and foot. Doc's Vet wrote "He has just woken up from surgery. Send him good healing vibes!" 💛🦉 Venmo link for those who are able to donate to Doc's Veterinary Wildlife Source

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Ambassador owl gets a pedicure Original post - 31 Dec 2020 https://ift.tt/ja8fp7d by Wildlife Center of Long Island, New York @volunteersforwildlife https://ift.tt/4lmfoX6 ______ “Once a month, our Animal Ambassadors have a weight and health check to make sure they’re in tip top condition. Our Great-horned Owl, Marcus, has his beak and talons trimmed as well. Did you know that Great-horned Owls live an average of 20-30 years in captivity?” ______ For those willing and able please consider helping fund WCLI at the following donation link 🔗 https://ift.tt/nlwMRx7 🔗 ______ xo 🧡🦉 @owls_in_towels #owlsintowels #BirdRescue #Greathornedowl #Bubovirginianus #wildlifecenter #wildlifeeducationcenter #animalambassador #wildlifeambassador #wildlife #longislandwildlife #volunteersforwildlife — view on Instagram https://ift.tt/NU2p4Ya

Nanjiska the Snowy Owl @sarveywildlife Photo credit: ANNIE MARIE MUSSELMAN https://ift.tt/meMjrok @anniemariemusselman Original story in Audobon Magazine - 05 Dec 2013 https://ift.tt/ThUCuYH ______ "Nanjiska, a Snowy Owl with extensive wing damage, was a resident in the center's outreach program." "She was found bound up in fishing line tethered to a tree. We cared for her at a wildlife rescue where I volunteered and photographed." ______ For those willing and able please consider helping fund Sarvey Wildlife Care Center at the following donation link 🔗 https://ift.tt/NWqkJ8M 🔗 ______ xo 🧡🦉 @owls_in_towels #owlsintowels #BirdRescue #Snowyowl #Buboscandiacus — view on Instagram https://ift.tt/BnNvjlA

You're my owly hope! Original post - 15 Sep 2022 https://ift.tt/HUh7xVY by Birdcare Aotearoa (Green Bay, Auckland) https://ift.tt/sy9fK4W ______ “This owl featured on the Give-a-little page for BirdCare Aotearoa.” ______ For those willing and able please consider helping fund Birdcare Aotearoa at the following donation link 🔗 https://ift.tt/BsF1zN2 🔗 ______ xo 🧡🦉 @owls_in_towels #owlsintowels #BirdRescue #Morepork #Ninoxnovaeseelandiae #ruru #NZbirds — view on Instagram https://ift.tt/TjYtPM5

This is why we don't like barbed wire fences Original post - 19 Oct 2022 instagr.am/p/Cj2yzftNfJG by Blue Ridge Wildlife Center, Boyce, Virginia @blueridgewildlifectr https://ift.tt/9BuUoGl ______ "Barbed wire fencing can be extremely dangerous for many species and it is raptors that we see injured by this type of fencing most commonly. "When the barbs catch on a piece of skin, the animal fights to get away, often tangling the wing and feathers further or even breaking bones. If the finder were to pull the animal off the barbed wire (something we see frequently), the skin would have been too severely damaged to attempt treatment. Luckily, this finder called for help and removed the animal properly so that we could provide care. "If you find an animal stuck in fencing like this, cover the animal with a towel and avoid speaking to reduce stress. Wearing thick leather gloves, bundle the bird in the towel and cut the fencing on both sides to free the bird with the wire still attached to their wing/body. Transport in a box small enough to prevent flapping and further damage and get that animal to a permitted rehabilitator right away. "This owl had wounds on both sides of the wing and there were injuries to the underlying muscle as well. The prognosis for a full recovery is guarded at this time, but we are hopeful as the wounds are healing well so far. "Thank you to the amazing finders who acted promptly and appropriately so that this owl could have the best chance of recovery!" — view on Instagram https://ift.tt/GkP1jq9

Little Owl youngster on the mend Original post - 01 Feb 2022 instagr.am/p/CZaTrFXhrcG/ by Kaikōura Wildlife Centre Trust https://ift.tt/1ApTZOF @kaikourawildlifehospital ______ “A Little Owl nestling was rescued from a water trough on a farm south of Kaikoura last week, after falling from its nest site in an oak tree during southerly winds. "This young owl is still developing its wing feathers and is very thin. He was wet and in poor condition upon being found. Minor bleeding on the cere of the beak was sustained, as well as mild trauma to the right eye, due to impact from crash landing. "The owlet has since been stabilised and transferred to the South Island Wildlife Hospital. This youngster will be rehabilitated until he has regained condition and is self-sufficient, before being returned to the wild." Update: "The young Little Owl that was rescued and transferred into care at the South Island Wildlife Hospital, is improving in energy levels after receiving regular fluids and small meals. Pictured is the owlet during weigh in. We look forward to seeing this owl back in the wild once rehabilitation has been completed. Thank you to the wonderful team at @siwildlifehospital” ______ For those willing and able please consider helping fund Kaikōura Wildlife Centre Trust at the following donation link 🔗 https://ift.tt/92PNI0C 🔗 ______ xo 🧡🦉 @owls_in_towels #owlsintowels #BirdRescue #Littleowl #Athenenoctua #nz_birds #nzbirds — view on Instagram https://ift.tt/qtz2dnL

Irritable owl syndrome Original post - 22 Mar 2021 https://ift.tt/YevBTR5 by Think Wild Central Oregon, Bend, Oregon @thinkwildco https://ift.tt/Ag6IpOZ ______ “A great horned owl being found in the road, contained and treated at Think Wild - all while looking extremely irritated with us! Don’t worry bud, we don’t want you to have to stay long here either. We’ve got the owl on severe emaciation protocol, and the prognosis is still guarded.” Update: Unfortunately the owl's prognosis was not one of improvement, and it was determined euthanasia was the best course of action. It's important to include this information -- it's sad, but we must be upfront with the reality that not all of the patients make it. We can be assured this GHOW was in the best care possible, and regardless of outcome we applaud the incredible efforts by TWCO. ______ For those willing and able please consider helping fund Think Wild Central Oregon at the following donation link 🔗 https://ift.tt/cuhzMmw 🔗 ______ xo 🧡🦉 @owls_in_towels #owlsintowels #BirdRescue #GHOW #Greathornedowl #Bubovirginianus — view on Instagram https://ift.tt/fPkcIQh

Pygmy-owl is a heart thief ____ Original post - 23 Sep 2015 https://ift.tt/al6uMOk by Toucan Rescue Ranch, Costa Rica https://ift.tt/9wI6nla ______ “We have a little Pygmy Owl in our clinic recovering from neurological trauma. He has a way of capturing your heart. We're hoping to see positive and healthy results!” ______ For those willing and able please consider helping fund Toucan Rescue Ranch at the following donation link 🔗 https://ift.tt/kz5giTa 🔗 ______ xo 🧡🦉 @owls_in_towels #owlsintowels #BirdRescue #CostaRicanpygmyowl #Glaucidiumcostaricanum — view on Instagram https://ift.tt/uJxmaXC

Startled Long-eared owl in recovery Original post - 30 Apr 2020 https://ift.tt/6heL0RC by Willowbrook Wildlife Center @dupageforest ______ “Our long-eared owl patient, who could blend right into the bark of a tree, has head and eye trauma injuries consistent with a collision. We are seeing improvement in the inflammation of her eyes. That startled look is typical for this species, which looks like a smaller, skinny great horned owl. The common names of these birds really have nothing to do with their actual ears, but instead refer to the feather tufts on the top of their heads. These tufts help them to camouflage and may act as a tool for communication as they can raise and lower them. Their actual ears are on the sides of their heads, and sounds are directed right into them with the help of the head and facial feathers controlled by these birds. It makes them amazing hunters by sound alone! Seeing these types of birds in Illinois is a treat and gives us reason to celebrate the variety of habitats we provide, especially in our forest preserves. It's another great reason to take care to keep our wild places healthy, diverse, and safe for all users.” ______ For those willing and able please consider helping fund Willowbrook Wildlife Center at the following DONATION LINK 🔗 https://ift.tt/RG3VfnU ______ xo 🧡🦉 @owls_in_towels #owlsintowels #BirdRescue #Longearedowl #Asiootus — view on Instagram https://ift.tt/6aCWeih

Charming northern saw-whet owl 😍 Original post - 04 Oct 2021 https://ift.tt/qCudQy7 by Alberta Institute for Wildlife Conservation, Madden, Alberta https://www.aiwc.ca/ ______ “Only around the size of an adult human’s fist, saw-whet owls possess excellent hearing and low light vision. They are strictly nocturnal, and at night these miniature owls become winged terrors, swooping down on their prey from a low perch along the forest edge. Deer mice, shrews and voles are all on the menu, but saw-whet owls will supplement their diet with beetles, grasshoppers, moths and bugs. Daylight hours are for sleeping, and these owls keep well hidden from view, perched motionless in thick vegetation. They are usually found close to the trunk of a conifer tree, about 3 metres off the ground. Their plumage provides excellent camouflage, and if threatened, they “freeze” in order to appear like a branch or bump.” ______ xo 🧡🦉 @owls_in_towels #OwlsinTowels #BirdRescue #OwlRefuge #AnimalSanctuary#NSWO #northernsawwhetowl #sawwhetowl — view on Instagram https://ift.tt/oOHGAZE

Barn owl rescued from barn ouch 🩹 Original post - 29 Jan 2023 https://ift.tt/e9yfENj by Chintimini Wildlife Center, Corvallis, Oregon (@cwcwildlife) https://ift.tt/5tKTe2G ______ "Some wildlife heroes discovered this Barn Owl No.23-29 in a very tricky situation. His foot was trapped on a Barn and was unable to free himself. Fortunately, an Oregon State Police Trooper responded to the call to help with this rescue mission. "Once the Barn Owl was retrieved and brought to our wildlife hospital, our trained staff determined that the right leg received extensive damage. Upon examination, the tissue is bruised with deep puncture wounds. We have begun administering physical therapy three times a day to aid in keeping the tendons loose, prescribing antibiotics, pain medication, and anti-inflammatories. "We anticipate some skin will die and slough off and our Staff Veterinarian will perform a skin graft which is where healthy skin is removed from an unaffected area of the body and used to cover lost or damaged skin. "With a guarded prognosis, we will continue to provide critical care for patient No.23-29. The journey ahead will be long and extensive with a projected time in care of about 8 weeks. Thank you to the wildlife heroes who assisted in giving this Barn Owl a second chance." ______ 🧡🦉 #owlsintowels @owls_in_towels ______ #barnowl #BirdRescue #OwlRefuge #AnimalSanctuary — view on Instagram https://ift.tt/mt27Peo

🌶 "The spiciest patient we've had so far this year!" 🌶 ______ Tamarack Wildlife Center (@tamarackwildlife) Original post - 16 Jun 2023 https://ift.tt/gHKVEls ______ "Teamwork helps our region's smallest species of owl! "Our colleagues at Lake Erie Nature and Science Center (@lakeerienature) admitted this young Northern Saw-whet Owl after it was found injured and missing most of it's flight feathers, possibly as a result of an animal attack. With permission from state officials in Ohio and Pennsylvania, they transferred this petite owl to Tamarack for continued treatment. X-rays show it has a fractured first digit, so it is receiving splinting, medications and physical therapy. "Northern Saw-whet Owls stand just 7 inches tall, and make a repetitive "toot-toot-toot" call. It is unusual to see these secretive nocturnal birds as they perch in dense conifers. Saw-whets primarily hunt deer mice and a single mouse is two meals for them. They are unusual among owls in that they migrate. A banding project called "Project Owlnet" which began in the 1990s has been adding to our understanding of their movements. Erie Bird Observatory (bird_erie) bands migrating Saw-whets each year." ______ 🧡🦉 #owlsintowels @owls_in_towels #BirdRescue #OwlRefuge #AnimalSanctuary — view on Instagram https://ift.tt/dPw5tcI

Welding gloves, towel and chopsticks... neighbours use tools to rescue great horned owl tangled in soccer net _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ Original article - 05 Oct 2022 - CWC https://ift.tt/AepwPo8 A group of southwest Calgary neighbours sprung into action Monday morning to rescue a great-horned owl they found tangled in a soccer net. Derek Jugnauth was walking his kids to the school bus in the community of Patterson Heights when they noticed a cluster of kids standing around the net. What he did not expect to discover upon approaching it was a large bird of prey with striking eyes, tangled up and trapped with a tightly wrapped wing Jugnauth ran to get owl-rescuing supplies including scissors and chopsticks (although he's still not sure why he grabbed the chopsticks). "[I] started to try and trim the net away, causing a rather big hole. I think I probably owe the City of Calgary the cost of a replacement," he said. Luckily, Jugnauth was soon joined by Torie Findlay — a Patterson Heights resident who is passionate about saving birds. Findlay spotted the situation when her own son was catching the bus, and returned with welding gloves and a towel, which she noticed tended to calm birds who might lash out. She gently wrapped the owl up and held its feet, while Jugnauth trimmed the netting. "I put it inside of a pet carrier, and I ended up making some phone calls," she said. Alberta Birds of Prey Foundation... directed her to Calgary Wildlife Rehabilitation Society (@calgarywildlife), where she dropped off the owl — who was rushed to the vet. Findlay was happy to find out the owl sustained only small cuts on its foot and will be just fine. The owl was released into the wild, close to where it was found, in case that was near its family or hunting ground. — view on Instagram https://ift.tt/1RXVmuj

A little owl burrito to get you through the week! 🦉 + 🌯 ______ Original post - 16 Nov 2021 - @westshorewildlife https://ift.tt/hQsgdCz https://ift.tt/H7Pf3nT "When receiving his daily medical care, a quick burrito in a blanket lets our rehab staff safely medicate and check this Eastern Screech Owl patient’s progress while also keeping him secure. He’s decided to close his eyes and pretend to be in his happy place until the scary person goes away. Thankfully all is well so far as he continues to recover." ______ 🧡🦉 #owlsintowels @owls_in_towels #screechowl #wildlife #wildliferehabilitation #cuteanimals #wildliferehab #animalsanctuary #nonprofit #easternscreechowl — view on Instagram https://ift.tt/dTvEP3V