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From Owl Moon Raptor Center

A particularly rewarding part of volunteering at Owl Moon is sharing stories of our experiences with family and friends. Recently, a volunteer's family member was brought into the action directly! On March 12, Julia's dad was on his way to work when he noticed an adult female barred owl on the side of the road. She was likely struck by a car and suffering from resultant head and eye trauma. Recognizing that the barred owl needed help, Julia's father acted quickly by containing the bird gently and bringing her to safety at the Center. The barred owl was easy to capture-a sure sign of serious injuries.

Thanks to the six months of dedicated care she received at Owl Moon, this brave owl nicknamed Willow made a remarkable recovery. A crucial part of Willow's recovery included a veterinary ophthalmologist checking out her eyes to clear her for release. And just a few Fridays ago, we did indeed return her to the wild! Inspiring our families and friends to take action for injured birds of prey is a great way to affect change in our communities. Each story we share, especially impactful through word of mouth, helps spread awareness and encourages others to get involved.

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[–] [email protected] 13 points 2 days ago
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[–] [email protected] 5 points 2 days ago* (last edited 2 days ago) (1 children)

I love that look on its face.
It's giving me,"staring at an accident while stuck in stop-and-go traffic on the highway" vibes.
Kinda like this:

[–] [email protected] 5 points 2 days ago

Barred Owls have beautiful faces of begrudging acceptance. They always remind me of Eeyore or Charlie Brown. 🥰

[–] [email protected] 2 points 2 days ago

Beyoo’iful plumage!