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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.

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submitted 2 years ago* (last edited 2 years ago) by anon6789@lemmy.world to c/superbowl@lemmy.world
 

Photos by Birdergirl

Sorry for the delay, I started to feel sick last night so I've been asleep half the day. I didn't get to either post I wanted to do today, so just another picture post today. I'm feeling a bit better now, so hopefully tomorrow I'll have some good stuff for you tomorrow.

Post photo taken in British Columbia.

Comment photos in Utah.

I went down to Nevada and Idaho to see my lifer Himalayan Snowcock and Cassia Crossbills. I ended up seeing both well but the highlight of the trip was getting a photo in Utah of a bird I've seen many times before in BC. I suck at night photography but read up on it and was finally able to get a decent record shot of a Flammulated Owl. While owling had at least 12 of these owls plus 3 Saw-whets and 3 Great-Horneds plus quite a few Common Poorwills. Every time I see a Flammie I can't get over how tiny they are.

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[–] anon6789@lemmy.world 12 points 2 years ago
[–] anon6789@lemmy.world 11 points 2 years ago
[–] TheDoctorDonna@lemmy.world 8 points 2 years ago (1 children)

Your health is more important than sassy owl pictures ❤️ glad you are on the mend!

Also, this guy looks like he wants to have some words about being woken up, and I love it.

[–] anon6789@lemmy.world 6 points 2 years ago (1 children)

I picked him since we had the same expression this morning. I just have a sinus infection I think, so it's just discomfort. I'm still gradually getting better, but the owls cheer me up to!

[–] FuglyDuck@lemmy.world 5 points 2 years ago* (last edited 2 years ago) (1 children)

whelp... maybe I can help with that... Owl livestreams, if you haven't seen them. (the snowy owls are currently on camera,)(edit: so are the great grays)

hope you feel better soon.

[–] anon6789@lemmy.world 6 points 2 years ago

Mrs Grey has a funny booty wiggle to reposition herself on the eggs! 🥰

The Snowy highlights were neat too. I don't know how long the highlight reel covers, but Mr Snowy looks to be a very successful hunter. Mrs Snowy always looks so excited when he got back with something.

Thanks for sharing those!

[–] Chetzemoka@startrek.website 3 points 2 years ago (1 children)

Hellz yeah, Flammy Friday 💪

Much needed as I'm finishing up shop vaccing around 50 gallons of water off my basement floor because I'm a complete idiot who likes to overflow bathtubs.

It's fine. It's my house. I'll fix it. 🤦

[–] anon6789@lemmy.world 3 points 2 years ago (1 children)

Oh no!

See, I knew a post was going to be needed here by someone!

Water damage is no joke, good luck with your cleanup!

[–] Chetzemoka@startrek.website 3 points 2 years ago (1 children)

Nah, it's fine. Wet things dry. They're fine as long as you get them dried out in a timely fashion. All the water is up, dehumidifier running ¯\_(ツ)_/¯

[–] anon6789@lemmy.world 3 points 2 years ago

Good I'm glad it was nothing serious then!

[–] Maruki_Hurakami@lemm.ee 2 points 2 years ago

Looks like someone woke him up.