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From Florida Keys Wild Bird Rehab Center

These two Eastern Screech Owl fledglings are a sign that baby bird season is right around the corner! They were found orphaned outside of Miami as nestlings. The pair have been eating and becoming more feisty everyday.

It is important to know that while they are cute, baby birds are very high maintenance and require specialized care. If you find an injured or displaced bird be sure to bring it to your closed wildlife rehabilitator as soon as possible.

Baby birds grow so fast! Once they hatch, it's only about 8 weeks until they're fully grown. That doesn't leave much room for mistakes in care.

From their first meal, they need whole prey. Different parts of animal contain different things they're growing bodies need. Improper feeding can damage bones, feathers, and organs which will negatively affect the owl's chance of survival.

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[–] anon6789@lemmy.world 6 points 13 hours ago (1 children)
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[–] anon6789@lemmy.world 1 points 9 hours ago

They really are so cute together!