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From Rocky Point Bird Observatory
The first owl at the Rocky Point station was a total surprise - a Long-eared Owl! In the past several years we have been lucky to catch one during the season, but it is not a given. This owl species is particularly cryptic & not a lot is known about them here in North America. In order to safely band and weigh larger owls, we put them in a wrap which keeps them calm.
As in, is it actually calm, or does it just not have the option to not be calm? Or “appear” calm?
It's not happy, but when we can keep their struggling to a minimum, it keeps both parties as safe as they can be. It cuts everyone's chances of injury way down and minimizes the time we have to touch them, so they can get back to normal. Some still put up a fight, but at least like this, they can't move intentionally or accidently in a way where they could be injured physically. The rest is just getting done handling them quickly so their stress hormones can clear out.
~~Yes. I think the question is: is it relaxed or just tolerating. And would the owl use its beak and talons to fight, if it wasn't calm.~~
~~I mean in the end it is better if the owl doesn't fight, possibly hurting itself and the people working with it. Regardless of how it feels.~~
E: I should have reloaded before replying. The answer was already there.
Since your questions had already been answered, I will give you some additional context.
Check out my reply to a question here: (link)
And either scroll down or click (here) and you can read a bunch about freezing and fawning behaviors.