This photo, and the six below each depict seven bundles of tawny-toned owls boasting streaks of cream and dark brown from their rufous plumage. Each has a pale yellow beak and closed eyes, and is wrapped in a towel that is plausibly the same model varying from dark teal to faded forest green depending on the lighting.

Believe it or not, these are all different owls, rescued in the same year at Owls and Birds of Prey Rescue

Owls and Birds of Prey Rescue
located in Gestingthorpe, United Kingdom 🇬🇧
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Each owl is named for their rescue locations below:


Tawny Owl - FOXEARTH

Tawny Owl – FOXEARTH
28 Nov 2024
Monday evening brings yet another Tawny Owl to my door

A Tawny Owl was rescued from the middle of a road after being stunned by traffic while hunting. The bird suffered a slightly closed eye and concussion but is recovering well with hydration, painkillers, and hand-feeding.


Tawny Owl - SALING

Tawny Owl – SALING
17 June 2024
Another Tawny Owl in need of help arrives from Saling

A juvenile Tawny Owl was found confused and emaciated in a field, appearing wobbly and uncoordinated. Though thin from struggling in the wild, the owl is showing hopeful signs by eating well and enjoying the warmth of a hot water bottle.


Tawny Owl - STISTED

Tawny Owl – STISTED
10 Sep 2024
Yet another new arrival

Found sitting in the road late at night, this Tawny Owl is being treated for concussion and a swollen left eye likely caused by a passing vehicle. Despite the head trauma, the bird maintains a strong appetite while receiving specialised care and pain relief.


Tawny Owl - GOSFIELD

Tawny Owl – GOSFIELD
02 Sep 2024
New arrival in the early hours of Saturday morning

A female Tawny Owl was brought in after colliding with a van windscreen in the early morning hours. Veterinary checks confirmed no internal eye damage, and she is currently being treated with ointment for external swelling while she regains her strength.


Tawny Owl - BURES

Tawny Owl – BURES
16 Aug 2024
New arrival of an injured Tawny Owl from Bures

This Tawny Owl was discovered in the road and left on a doorstep wrapped in a high-vis jacket after suffering a glancing blow from a vehicle. The bird arrived with facial blood and a damaged eye, requiring immediate cleaning, medication, and close monitoring.


Tawny Owl - HORRINGER

Tawny Owl – HORRINGER
17 Apr 2024
Early morning call about an injured Tawny Owl

Rescued from the path of a heavy lorry, this Tawny Owl showed symptoms of concussion after being clipped by a car. She is currently resting in a large cage with a hot water bottle and is accepting food willingly.


Tawny Owl – HUNDON
31 Jan 2024
Training Day

A resident Tawny Owl served as a well-behaved candidate for a training session on how to handle and hand-feed adult raptors. The owl is progressing toward independence and has begun feeding itself overnight between assisted sessions.



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