From CROW
The Nest is Best!
Recently, one of our wonderful volunteers had the privilege of renesting a fledgling Great Horned Owl (25-510). After being found on the ground, the owl was brought to CROW. Fortunately, it was healthy and alert, allowing us to return it to its parents after just one night in care. Whenever possible, it is best for wildlife to be raised naturally by their parents to ensure they learn the appropriate skills and social behaviors needed for life in the wild!
A reminder: Unless a fledgling is injured, sick, or in danger, the best thing you can do is leave it be. Before fledgling birds are able to fly, they often leave the nest and hop between tree branches to build strength in their flight muscles. In most cases, their parents are still nearby keeping a watchful eye, even when youngsters wind up on the ground below. So, if you find a fledgling, don’t panic! Take a moment to look up - you might just spot the nest or the parents close by, ready to continue their care.
If you are unsure whether a young bird or other animal needs help, CROW’s knowledgeable wildlife first responders are happy to help - give us a call! Let’s remember to give these young birds the space they need to grow and thrive! During this time, it is also a great idea to keep your pets indoors and away from the area while these babies learn to fly!
Thank you to our volunteer Jim C for making this happen.
I keep seeing the beak as a nose and the chin as a mouth and it looks like a terrifying goblin monster.
Goblin babe!
The power of voodoo!
Who do?
You do!
Do what?
Remind me of the owl!
OMG exactly!
Gotta say, this pic has potential to become a meme format…
Surprised the adult allowed him to get that close.
“So that’s where that dang kid got off to …”
You always make me laugh. Hopefully you are also in good spirit, regardless of current shenanigans.
I’m keeping it together. My motivation has been down but I’ve been in relatively good spirits. Plus sharing these cute little fluffers with you is part of my mental health routine anymore! 😉
I did get my JellyCat Orlando yesterday, and it’s in very nice shape. I was surprised it has pokey plumicorns bumps under all that fluff, even though you can’t see them. He brings some extra cheer to the room now. I ordered it last weekend after seeing it in this post.
That is precious, and so are you! My best to you, family, gf, etc.
You are too kind. You as well.
It looked like a Muppet in the other pic and it wasn’t ridiculously priced and people said they were good quality, so I thought it would make a good addition to the house. 😁
Thank you so much! Cuddles are cuddles. Don’t forget to give it a squeeze, in difficult moments And let us know the name, plxkthx!
