From Harold Wilion

I usually don’t crop this close, but I thought it better depicted the abject terror going through this Snowie’s mind as it was being chased by a Shorty. I would think a Snowy could kick a Shortie’s ass, but I guess this one is kind of a wimp. You can see some blood on the left wing and it’s extremely noticeable on other photos of this quy, and I wonder if it was caused by a recent skirmish with his nemesis

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Wow, amazing shot

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I really enjoy when they get unconventional angles like the leading image. The story the images alone tell is great, but I wish we had more, I feel there are some crucial missing moments like the owl this one was fighting with.

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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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