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For owls that are superb.
US Wild Animal Rescue Database: Animal Help Now
International Wildlife Rescues: RescueShelter.com
Australia Rescue Help: WIRES
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.
For more detailed help, see the OwlPages Rescue page.
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It's so great how even a light-hearted comment can trigger your scientific curiosity and puts you into teacher mode! 🍎
Good, I worry it is too much at times.
I was reading a thread the other day about whether an OP should be active in the comments or not. Most people seemed to feel only if the post was a question, otherwise it was steering conversation too much and not letting threads be organic.
Our comment sections are so small though, unless I get into a deeper conversation with you guys.
I'd think anyone here solely for entertainment is just clicking on the pic and then moving on, but you guys in the comments are looking for some conversation or banter. To me, that's making the most of us being a small forum. Me responding to you all individually to me is me following where you are taking things. That's how I intend it anyway. I haven't driven you all off by now, so that can't be too inaccurate! 😅
thinking OP shouldn't be in the comments is so weird. you should start a conversation but not take part?
in any case, i check the comments here to see what new interesting things i can learn!
The only time I can think of where it would be obnoxious for an OP to comment is if they ask a question, but then just shoot down whatever replies they get, like the Change My Mind meme guy, just disingenuous stuff.
I'm glad every day to see you guys getting something positive from the things I share.