Crawford Co red-phase screech owl

Outcome: Released 31 May 2018
Location of Rescue: Crawford County
Cause of Admission / Condition: Grounded and unable to fly
Patient Status: Patient Archive
This red-phase screech owl came from next door in Crawford County. Thanks to conservation board staff for help in transport. This owl was a healthy weight on admit which tells us this was a very recent accident for this owl. In this photo, you can see the eye is swollen but the owl has no other injures.
Updates:
7 November 2017
The eye is improving. The owl is eating on its own.
28 December 2017
Moved to the flight pen.