1st 2017 great horned owl youngster
Admission Date: 31 March 2017Outcome: Released, 14 August 2017 north of Auburn
Location of Rescue: Polk County
Cause of Admission / Condition: Bad first flight / eye issue
Patient Status: Patient Archive
SOAR volunteer Deb received our first great horned owl hatchling of the year. This youngster was found along the interstate in Des Moines after what may have been a bad first flight attempt?
The owl’s right eye was swollen shut when Deb received but opened within 24 hours but can see some blood in the eye. The owl is also missing the front middle talon on the right foot. This owl definitely experienced some trauma!