Please do not eat me

This Screech Owl's "red morph" variety shows up as shades of cream, light brown and ginger. The buttermilk wrap appears to be purpose-made, with hook-and-loop dots for easier fastening. It pulls around the owl's head slightly and depresses one eyelid over a pale-kiwifruit green eye. The owl is reclined so that the undersides of the feet - called planta or footpads, since they don't have soles the same way humans do - are facing skyward. The owl is atop a black bench and a rehabilitator's hand (in a transparent glove) provides lumbar support. Wooden palings of a fence appear behind.

3rd of Owltober!

Original post – 25 Jun 2025

by Blackland Prairie Raptor Center
located in Lucas, Texas

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🌯🦉 Introducing the elusive Screech Owl Burrito!

No, we’re not opening a new food truck – this little one was caught up using fabric for its pre-release exam. Don’t worry, it was perfectly fine and mildly offended at the burrito comparison.

Wrapped for release, not for takeout. 😅

Link to donate to Blackland Prairie Raptor Center for those willing and able.

xo owlsintowels

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SpeciesCommon NameMore info
Megascops asioEastern Screech OwlWiki link

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