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.
From Fei Cheng
Burrowing owls and marmots are generally peaceful neighbors, but occasional territory disputes do arise. Fortunately, no harm was done this time. The marmot, ever humble, eventually backed off. I imagine the burrowing owl didn't truly intend to attack-after all, the marmot may have been the original architect of the burrow the owl now calls home.
It was a joy to witness this brief drama and the fascinating way these wild creatures share their space.
Central WA
Amazing photographs!
I really enjoyed these! That owl isn't taking any guff from any rodent, no matter how chonk!
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It doesn't look like it grabbed it. It should do a quick auto reply when it reads it. It's usually very quick.
It has been interesting learning the quirks to how it works. 🙃
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