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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.

For more detailed help, see the OwlPages Rescue page.

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From Raptor Center of Tampa Bay

We received our first baby barred Owl of the season today. However, the owl's low weight renders it unable to return to its nest. It is concerning to note the food choices people provide to wild animals.

Last night, an elderly couple in their 80s picked up the owl from their yard and fed it dog food, cooked chicken, and green beans.

The owl arrived in a severely dehydrated state and is struggling. We have treated the owl and provided initial nourishment, and we are hopeful it will survive until morning.

We thank Becky Willis for once again dropping what she was doing and coming to the aid of the owl.

Feeding sick or injured animals things they can't suggest can kill them! Please don't feed them, just get them to your local rehabber to give them the best chance of survival.

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[–] [email protected] 3 points 1 month ago

That should be, like, on the sidebar!

Ah, but it is! I think that guy added soon after OotY ended.

I see some pretty wild stories about what people think is "helping" animals. 😳 I just keep getting the word out.