West Sound Wildlife Shelter – Owls in Towels https://owlsintowels.org/ Sat, 10 Oct 2026 08:19:09 +0000 en-GB hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=7.1.3 https://owlsintowels.org/content/media/tBNh7to.png West Sound Wildlife Shelter – Owls in Towels https://owlsintowels.org/ 32 32 How This Owl Feels About Nets https://owlsintowels.org/how-this-owl-feels-about-nets/ https://owlsintowels.org/how-this-owl-feels-about-nets/#respond Fri, 09 Oct 2026 23:00:00 +0000 https://owlsintowels.org/?p=4917 An ornery Great Horned Owl is seated in a white towel on the lap of a rehabilitator wearing thick gloves and a light grey-pink top emblazoned with the West Sound wordmark. The owl's expression is the highlight, with eyebrows at perfect 45 degree angles. His pupils and irises are half moons, staring up at the photographer with immense fury like he's the lead role in The Shining. Clack Nichowlson of course. The rage is somewhat softened by an unkempt bunch of feathers flared atop his crown like the tines of a mangled spork. A highly menacing spork, but a spork nonetheless.

10th of Owltober!

Original post – 02 Dec 2018
by West Sound Wildlife Shelter

located in Bainbridge Island, Washington US πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ
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Original text:

This Great Horned Owl came to us after being trapped in bird netting.

Link to donate to West Sound Wildlife Shelter for those willing and able.

xo owlsintowels

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SpeciesCommon NameMore info
Bubo virginianusGreat Horned OwlWiki link
]]> https://owlsintowels.org/how-this-owl-feels-about-nets/feed/ 0 Superb Owl from Seattle https://owlsintowels.org/superb-owl-from-seattle/ https://owlsintowels.org/superb-owl-from-seattle/#respond Sat, 07 Feb 2026 23:00:00 +0000 https://owlsintowels.org/?p=3366 A Barred Owl is wrapped in a pristine white fabric. The rehabber wears thick mustard yellow gloves that extend to the elbows, with flowers printed on the forearm. One hand holds the owl's legs, the other pulls the top of the wrap back like a wedding veil, to reveal the beautiful bride inside. Do you take this owl? I hoo.

Photo: JAY WIGGS

A #SuperbOwl for you this Sunday, from near Seattle, Washington State.

Original post – 31 Oct 2024
by West Sound Wildlife Shelter

located in Bainbridge Island, Washington US πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ
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Original text:

This Barred owl was found by a kind member of the public on the ground in their backyard. After carefully picking up this beautiful creature, they were able to get him up to us where we’ve been working tirelessly to provide the best care possible. After some medication and a stomach full of food, his fire has started coming back. His release is on the horizon!

Barred owls are known for their distinctive call often described as β€œWho cooks for you? Who cooks for you all?”. As we rapidly approach the colder months, listen closely for your local Barred owl looking for a mate and nesting place.

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SpeciesCommon NameMore info
Strix variaBarred OwlWiki link

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