Are you tired of owls yet? This guy arrived at the clinic last night. DNR found it injured and brought it in. We'll see what we can do for the little guy. Isn't he just the cutest?
It's an Eastern Screech Owl. I've seen lots of the grey ones, but this is the first rust colored one I've seen. A lot of people mistaken them for babies because they are so tiny. If you ever try to handle one, you'll soon find out that this adult owl has a strong beak and sharp talons!
Soon spring will get here, and we'll be getting in all the orphaned babies from birds and bunnies, to foxes and deer! One thing about my job, I never know what I'm going to see from day to day.
Poor little thing. He looks kind of scared. He is beautiful! Hope you all can work your magic.
ReplyDeleteAwww, he's beautiful, love his color. Hope he'll be doing better soon. You sure do get to see so many wonderful 'babies' in your job!! :)
ReplyDeleteHe's very pretty. Hope he makes a full recovery
ReplyDeleteThe screech owl is gorgeous! This kind of owl reminds me of the Tootsie Pop commercial.
ReplyDeleteI would never tire of owls! Yes, he is quite small but oh-so-cute! Hope he recovers soon!!
ReplyDeleteIt must be hard work at the animal clinic but very rewarding I believe...
Gorgeous color! Owls are so expressive.
ReplyDeleteHis coloring is so pretty!
ReplyDeleteI bet spring is your favorite time of year with all the babies coming in :)
Have never seen an owl that colour before - but it's great that I now have! Am planning to include an owl among the new ColdhamCuddlies family soon, and have some plush fabric that would look fab using him as a model! Keep a look-out on my blog at www.ColdhamCuddliescalling.blogspot.com in the coming weeks. Can't wait to try out a new pattern that has just arrived via my daughter!
ReplyDeleteAll the best handling the baby critters as they come in - hope you don't have too many!
What a gorgeous owl! WOW! Thank you for sharing. I'm joining you from the Etsy Blog Team!
ReplyDeletePoor baby. His coloring is so beautiful though!
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Beautiful owl, hope he get well and back to nature soon
ReplyDeleteNope, I'm not tired of owls. I've seen the prettiest owls here on your blog...OMG - So beautiful!!! I love the color of this one. =)
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What a lovely owl!!!
ReplyDeleteAdorable! It's exciting to meet new creatures like that all the time.
ReplyDeleteSher - any chance you could let me have a copy of that pic - for when I get round to making the plush owls I talked about earlier? I would then have a reminder of what he ought to look like, even if it's not a doppelganger! Please send it to coldhamcuddlies@tiscali.co.uk and I can then print it off. Thanks a million in advance.
ReplyDeleteWhat a fun job you have! I think owls are very cute and would never tire of seeing them. Thanks for following my updates about my dog, Abby, who was attacked while on her walk. She's doing great and is now up to hour walks once again. It's a miracle she survived at all and is doing so well so soon!
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