This is a photo of a baby barn owl that fell out of its nest. There were two babies, but only this one survived. We were able to get the baby owl to hop in a box and we took it to the wildlife rescue center in Ramona, CA. The photos and video was taken a few years ago when we found the bird. I wanted to share this photo as it is not something you see everyday!
The Barn owl is very common in California. The young are called “owlets.” They are covered with snow-white down for 6 days. This is gradually replaced by a buff-colored down which develops into a thick, woolly covering that is still in evidence for about 50 days.
Click here to view a video of this owlet.
Click here for more information about Barn Owls.
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BABY BARN OWL LEFT IN NEST MOM AND SIBLING GONE..HELP PLEASE
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Thank You Lynn for the info. I’m so glad that there are people out there that care for injured animals.
Thanks for the comment. This particular owl was rescued a few years ago. The organization that takes in the injured birds and animals is great. They will come out to your property if you can’t catch the injured animal or if it is too dangerous for you to handle.
The Fund for Animals Wildlife Rehabiltation Center
http://www.fundwildlife.org
The Fund for Animals Wildlife Rehabilitation Center (FFAWRC) is located in northeast San Diego county, in Ramona, CA. The thirteen acre facility serves as a hospital and nursery for many native species of wild mammals and birds. A fully equipped medical center, and trained staff and volunteers insure that the special needs of the ill, injured or orphaned wildlife can be met 24 hours a day, seven days a week. This facility is also licensed as a “wildlife shelter.” In this capacity, we receive and house both native and non-native wild animals that have been confiscated by the California Department of Fish and Game. These cases are usually a result of individuals found to be in possession of an animal without appropriate permits.
The FFAWRC specializes in birds of prey, coyotes, bobcats, mountain lions, crows, ravens and skunks. Our 150 foot free flight enclosure enables birds of prey, from Cooper’s hawks to Golden Eagles, to exercise their atrophied muscles after recovering from illness or injury. Once rehabilitated, each bird is released back into its home territory.
Enclosures for mammals are spacious and comfortable. These enclosures allow the orphaned youngsters and recuperating adults to get plenty of exercise and same species companionship with no human contact. Every young animal is raised wild to enable the youngster to naturally develop the survival skills necessary for life in the wild. Sick or injured adults are kept wild and all are fed diets consisting of their natural foods. Recuperated adults are released back into the areas from which they came.
This facility is but one facet of the work done by The Fund for Animals, Inc. For more information on The Fund for Animals, Inc. or its founder, noted author the late Cleveland Amory, please visit their web site, http://www.fund.org.
What a great story, glad you were able to help the owl out. If possible please give us an update on how he or she is doing.
Thanks Again