Library Visitor

A Barn Owl is wrapped in a plain white towel. His feathers are white, except for a blond-to-brown band in a heart shape surrounding his facial disk. He also has some mottled woody camouflage across the top of his head, and some speckles of grey and brown on his chest. Talons emerge from bottom of frame, outstretched with bumpy brown grip on the underside of his feet. A human thumb also appears, presumably belonging to the person behind wearing a dark grey top. Various enclosures appear in the background, and a ceiling light is reflected in the one of the owl's black eyes. The owl looks calm, but it probably isn't. Have you heard these things? Sheesh.

16th of Owltober!

Original post – 24 Jul 2023

posted by Hume Libraries, featuring work by The Wildlife Rescuers Inc.

located in Melbourne, Australia

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Original text:

Look whooo decided to pop by at Craigieburn Library! This poor thing was being chased by crows and flew straight into the workroom glass at Craigieburn Library! Sandra, Library Officer, promptly collected them, made them safe, and popped them in a box, whilst calling Wildlife Rescuers to see where to take them. She delivered them to a carer on her way home

UPDATE: The owl has recovered well and is eating mice happily. They will be moved into a big aviary and then released at night back in Craigieburn.

Link to donate to The Wildlife Rescuers Inc. for those willing and able.

xo owlsintowels

💛🦉

SpeciesCommon NameMore info
Tyto albaWestern Barn OwlWiki link

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