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Mantanani Scops Owl

Palawan, March 2025

Photographing the Mantanani Scops Owl at night is no easy task. These small, elusive owls are masters of camouflage, blending seamlessly into the dense forests of Palawan. Tracking them in the dark requires patience, skill, and a bit of luck, making every successful shot even more rewarding. Sadly, this species is classified as Near Threatened due to habitat loss, making encounters even more precious.

Every click of the shutter serves as a reminder of why we must protected these incredible nocturnal hunters.

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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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