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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.

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This owl was not happy with the hawk that decided to land nearby! Don't worry, we left after the owl went into defense mode. But it was crazy watching this owl go from sleepy to buffed and ready to brawl in seconds.

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[–] [email protected] 3 points 1 day ago (1 children)
[–] [email protected] 3 points 1 day ago

I'm a huge Long Ear fan! They're one of my top underrated owls.

[–] [email protected] 6 points 2 days ago (1 children)

When u go to fart but get a lil surprise

[–] [email protected] 5 points 2 days ago

/wipes tail feathers on branch

[–] [email protected] 5 points 2 days ago (1 children)

Ron always acts tough, but he's just a big softie.

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