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From Haringsee Owl and Bird of Prey Station

After the eagle owl, the Ural owl is the second-largest owl species in Central Europe. Unfortunately, this large owl was extinct in Austria in the mid-20th century.

Since 2007, the Ural owl has been reintroduced into the wild as part of a reintroduction program in Austria. The Austrian Owl and Bird of Prey Conservation Association, the partner organization of the Haringsee Owl and Bird of Prey Station, is also participating in this project with its breeding pairs. You can find interesting information about this beautiful owl on our website.

Original German Text

Nach dem Uhu ist der Habichtskauz die zweitgrößte Eulenart Mitteleuropas. In Österreich wurde der große Kauz leider in der Mitte des 20.Jahrhunderts ausgerottet.

Seit 2007 wird der Habichtskauz im Rahmen eines Wiederansiedelungsprogrammes in Österreich wieder ausgewildert. Der Verein Eulen- und Greifvogelschutz Österreich, die Partnerorganisation der EULEN- UND GREIFVOGELSTATION Haringsee beteiligt sich mit seinen Zuchtpaaren auch an diesem Projekt. Auf unserer Website könnt ihr interessante Infos zu der wunderschönen Eule nachlesen https://www.eulen/ -greifvogelstation.at/unsere-tiere/habichtskauz

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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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