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From Bryan Poss

It's almost that time of the year again! I've seen the male and female great horned owl from this nest in the area of where they successfully raised 3 owlets last spring. I learned a lot of how to observe and how not to observe owls both from my own mistakes and witnessing how others actions have threatened nesting parents. Most people care and have good intentions, and I can absolutely appreciate that. So if you do come across a nest, read the body language of the birds to assure their safety for generations to come and keep a healthy distance. This is also a message to myself as much as it is to anyone else.

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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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