From Blackland Prairie Raptor Center
Even the small raptors, like this Eastern Screech owl gets x-rayed. A hood or towel is placed over the head to keep it calm. Wings and legs are spread out and taped down on our x-ray table. The x-ray is quickly taken and within a minute we can view the x-rays online.
Do you expect me to talk?
No, Mr. Owl, I expect you to die.
Oh, that is a good one! 🤣
We need you to hang around here more often! 😆
Thought it was a modern art exhibit.
Much better than that banana taped to the wall.
Hopefully this owl doesn't end up like that banana... 😮
This looks like the owl asked for grapes at the lemonade stall one too many times...
"You were warned, Mr Owl... Actions have consequences..."
No Mr Owl, I expect you to thrive!
We can rebuild him. We have the technology. We can make him better than he was. Better, stronger, faster
"Damn you Dr Frog! What is this vile green trap holding me down?!"
"Ahaha I shall finally have my revenge for my hunted family! You see Mr Owl, you are no match for my all powerful frog tape!"
I love that frog tape. I have to help my friend hang a tv this weekend and was all excited to use my frog tape to mark the wall.
I’ve never felt so seen before
It was that moment strange feelings began swelling within Mr. Owl....
For owls that are superb.
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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.
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