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Well it's a superb one, so much is clear.
this post was submitted on 14 Feb 2025
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For owls that are superb.
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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.
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Haha! Most definitely.
At first my mind said:
a colder climate Great Horned Owl with the lighter coloration,
But the more I look at it:
those trees don't look like cold climate trees, so that takes us to the most common sub-Saharan owl, the Spotted Eagle Owl.
Bingo!
They trick me so much because of the familiarity bias. They look so much alike. I blame Pangea!
I knew you'd guess it right first try 😉
I do look at a lot of owls... 😆
A handsome owl?