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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

Germany-Austria-Switzerland-Italy Wild Bird Rescue: wildvogelhilfe.org

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 Nat Geo

Tiny and fierce, western burrowing owls are basically the underdogs of the bird world. They were once among the most populous owls on the continent. But as urban sprawl takes over much of the western burrowing owls' habitat, conservationists in Arizona are digging in to create safe spaces for these little warriors to thrive.

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[–] Creativity@lemmy.zip 4 points 1 day ago (1 children)

Burrowing owls always have the best expressions

[–] anon6789@lemmy.world 3 points 1 day ago

I was so excited to see one last year, but it gave me one of the most sour looks an animal has ever given me! 😯 I guess he wasn't expecting to see me...