- Joined
- Sep 2, 2013
- Messages
- 8,422
Well, I rescued an owl from the side of the road Friday night. He was right in the road, and I had no carrier, so I had to try to move him gently into the grass (owls have huge talons, they can do a number on you if you tick them of enough and I didn't know how badly hurt he was). We then had to race home the mile or so, grab our carrier and my thick jacket and gloves so I could handle him. I've only dealt with one injured owl before and he was very gentle. Ends up this one was too. I dunno if he was just too dazed to fight or he realized I was there to help.
It's a good thing I got him too. There was a bad storm last night and tonight as well. He wouldn't have fared well. That and Brother Coyote probably would have made a meal of him.
He's not crazy keen for the carrier, but it's important to keep him still so he won't hurt himself. He probably got hit by a car and is a bit wonky for it. Owls get killed all the time, getting in the road to eat roadkill, then being struck by vehicles. I'm not licensed for owls, but last time the game warden just had me care for the bird then release it because the only lady in the area that works with birds of prey was full. She was very helpful though. I feel very confident I'll be releasing this lovely gentleman pretty soon. The last owl had a badly hurt leg. This guy seems very intact. Tomorrow I'll examine him thoroughly. If he's badly hurt, he'll had to go elsewhere someone can handle him better. If he's just conked and needing some safe time in a safe place, I'll care for him till I set him free.
Best feeling in the world. Setting on owl free. The last one stayed in the area (I think he did anyway, we're owl rich here). This one is already living here, so I have no doubt we'll be seeing him for years.
His carrier will have to be cleaned too! What a dirty birdie. I'm totally stricken with him already. I love owls! Squeee!
And he's a barred owl, by the way. They're real common here, with a beautiful call. At night we'll hear them calling and I'll call back. At least one usually answers, I say that is the previous owl, Garland. Dunno what I'll call this handsome devil. He's a big one, too. SO PRETTY.
It's a good thing I got him too. There was a bad storm last night and tonight as well. He wouldn't have fared well. That and Brother Coyote probably would have made a meal of him.
He's not crazy keen for the carrier, but it's important to keep him still so he won't hurt himself. He probably got hit by a car and is a bit wonky for it. Owls get killed all the time, getting in the road to eat roadkill, then being struck by vehicles. I'm not licensed for owls, but last time the game warden just had me care for the bird then release it because the only lady in the area that works with birds of prey was full. She was very helpful though. I feel very confident I'll be releasing this lovely gentleman pretty soon. The last owl had a badly hurt leg. This guy seems very intact. Tomorrow I'll examine him thoroughly. If he's badly hurt, he'll had to go elsewhere someone can handle him better. If he's just conked and needing some safe time in a safe place, I'll care for him till I set him free.
Best feeling in the world. Setting on owl free. The last one stayed in the area (I think he did anyway, we're owl rich here). This one is already living here, so I have no doubt we'll be seeing him for years.
His carrier will have to be cleaned too! What a dirty birdie. I'm totally stricken with him already. I love owls! Squeee!
And he's a barred owl, by the way. They're real common here, with a beautiful call. At night we'll hear them calling and I'll call back. At least one usually answers, I say that is the previous owl, Garland. Dunno what I'll call this handsome devil. He's a big one, too. SO PRETTY.
