Ruru Rescue Rehab Release

A Ruru with chocolate brown feathers and amber eyes is wrapped in an alabaster-cream towel during a routine health check. He is held by a rehabilitator sporting a pair of purple medical gloves. Only the owl's head is visible, in sharp focus against a soft indiscernible background. One of his eyes is more dilated than the other... ovO

Original post – 28 Oct 2024
by Wildbase Recovery

located in Palmerston North, New Zealand 🇳🇿
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in coordination with Wildbase Hospital

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A Ruru Morepork was found in Hokowhitu with a wound to the back of his neck from a predator attack, likely a cat or stoat (which are both introduced species in New Zealand). He was treated with antibiotics and anti-inflammatories by the team at Wildbase Hospital. After plenty of cage rest, he was able to work on flight fitness at the Circular Flight Aviary and vets were able to assess his vision.

Update 11 Nov 2024:

Ruru Hokowhitu has been released back to the wild!

Link to donate to Wildbase Recovery for those willing and able.

xo owlsintowels

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SpeciesCommon NameMore info
Ninox novaeseelandiaeMoreporkWiki link

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