Barn owl exudes calmness – Owls in Towels

Original story – 25 Oct 2022

Healesville Sanctuary, Victoria Australia

Healesville Sanctuary will soon be home to a Raptor Rehabilitation Centre which will be dedicated to injured native birds following a $1.8 million funding announcement from the State Government.

The RRC will provide a safe, peaceful environment for birds to build up their flight fitness, so that they not only survive, but thrive once returned to their wild home.

Flight fitness is an essential part of the rehabilitation process for raptors, as they need to be able to catch their prey mid-air and swoop down onto the ground.

Healesville Sanctuary Director Ross Williamson said to be able to return wildlife to its home is something special.

“The Raptor Rehabilitation Centre will allow the team at Healesville Sanctuary to better provide a second chance for injured raptors so they can soar once more,” Mr Williamson said.

Sixty-three raptors received treatment at Healesville Sanctuary’s Australian Wildlife Health Centre (AWHC) during the past financial year, using a temporary flight tunnel to help with rehabilitation. Road trauma related injuries are the most common presentation.

For those willing and able please consider helping fund Healesville Sanctuary at the following DONATION LINK. Your generosity ensures the best possible care for their animal guests.

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Species	Common Name	More info
Tyto alba	Western barn owl	Wiki link