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Eurasian Scops
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Photo by Sergio Luzzini & Luca Vignati
Eurasian Scops Owl (0tus scops) on Sardinia, Italy
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this post was submitted on 28 Aug 2024
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For owls that are superb.
US Wild Animal Rescue Database: Animal Help Now
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Australia Rescue Help: WIRES
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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.
For more detailed help, see the OwlPages Rescue page.
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This owl was really a surprise hit. I never expected this one to be so popular.
The pics are really just to entice you in here to have a good time. I do talk a ton about owls, but I try to tell you weird stuff that you would have never guessed, and otherwise it's just a few of us throwing nerdy references, puns, dad jokes, and esoteric thoughts back and forth.
I am glad you enjoyed what you found, and I hope you become a regular. I try to talk to everyone that shows up and takes the time to leave a comment.