Watching the Superbowl
In this tree, Superbowl watches you!
Looks like a red bellied woodpecker and a screech owl.
That's correct! You win the grand prize of your weight in owl pellets!
For the audience at home, here is how you tell male from female Red Bellied Woodpeckers:
And they do actually have a red belly, you just usually can't see it.
And for people who think they should've been called red-headed woodpeckers, the name was taken.
The original does have more red so it's deserved at least
Why not go for "redneck woodpecker" though? Granted, it does look a bit too elegant for that name.
Hello I’d like to talk to you about our bird and saviour.
"WHO dares interrupt my slee- Oh. Hey Jimmy."
For owls that are superb.
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US Wild Animal Rescue Database: Animal Help Now
International Wildlife Rescues: RescueShelter.com
Australia Rescue Help: WIRES
Germany-Austria-Switzerland-Italy Wild Bird Rescue: wildvogelhilfe.org
If you find an injured owl:
Note your exact location so the owl can be released back where it came from. Contact a licensed wildlife rehabilitation specialist to get correct advice and immediate assistance.
Minimize stress for the owl. If you can catch it, toss a towel or sweater over it and get it in a cardboard box or pet carrier. It should have room to be comfortable but not so much it can panic and injure itself. If you can’t catch it, keep people and animals away until help can come.
Do not give food or water! If you feed them the wrong thing or give them water improperly, you can accidentally kill them. It can also cause problems if they require anesthesia once help arrives, complicating procedures and costing valuable time.
If it is a baby owl, and it looks safe and uninjured, leave it be. Time on the ground is part of their growing up. They can fly to some extent and climb trees. If animals or people are nearby, put it up on a branch so it’s safe. If it’s injured, follow the above advice.
For more detailed help, see the OwlPages Rescue page.
