Another Tawny Owl in need of help arrives from Saling…
Telephone call Tuesday afternoon from Greg on a farm in Saling whose son had found a Tawny Owl sitting in the field looking confused. Easily caught him and brought him back to the farm and placed him in an open fronted barn to see how he would get on, but it simply sat there. Asked Greg to contain the bird and, once he had confirmed this, went over to collect Saling. Juvenile bird, very skinny, so has been struggling for some time, but no actual injuries. Very wobbly and uncoordinated so definitely something going on. Hydrated, medicated and eventually fed him and he eats well, with a good swallow reflex, which are all hopeful signs. It would appear that he has bashed into something, hence the confusion/concussion but what and where is unknown. He is getting less wobbly and eating well so it is a case of wait and see. He certainly seems to enjoy the five star silver service and loves his hot water bottle! If only life was that simple…
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