Many Little Owls

This owl's pale yellow features (beak and eyes) are contrasted with the lavender purple towel that ensconses her. Only her head is visible, the rest of the owl is nestled in the hollow of the donut-shaped wrap. The ends of the towel meet at the other end like a horseshoe, or an inverted uppercase Omega "℧". The silhouette of the photographer is reflected in the owl's black pupils.

Original post – 21 Feb 2025
by Project Wellbird / Kaikōura Wildlife Centre Trust

located in Kaikōura, Marlborough, New Zealand 🇳🇿
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From the markings on the owl's beak and feathers, and overall discerning expression, this appears to be the same Little Owl as the previous photo, at a slightly closer depth of field. This time she is wrapped in an off-white towel, worn like a religious head scarf, beak and eyes still visible; still judging.
With chest feathers a'scraggle in hues of light brown and cream, this Little Owl is lain supine atop a plain white towel. The look in the owl's eyes is a little seductive, as if to say "draw me like one of your French owls"

Original text:

There have been a number of little owls admitted into care via Project WellBird, as well as VetCare Kaikoura recently 🦉
Mostly those rescued are owlets (nest fall), cat predation and vehicle strike victims. Due to the nature of injuries, they require specialist treatment and long-term rehabilitation. Not all have a chance of recovery, but many do.
An adult owl handed over last week had suffered from head trauma and a humerus wing fracture due to vehicle strike. The owl remains in care, however prognosis is guarded.
Another recent patient had suffered from vehicle strike, resulting in spinal injury rendering the owl immobile on the side of the road in a residential area, and was subsequently mouthed by a cat.
Please look out for birds of prey on roads and rescue unwell raptors immediately.

Link to donate to Kaikōura Wildlife Centre Trust for those willing and able.

xo owlsintowels

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SpeciesCommon NameMore info
Athene noctuaLittle OwlWiki link

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