From CROW

When Nature Calls… Literally!

We have a very unusual #FreedomFriday for you today! Caring for wildlife isn’t always glamorous, but at CROW, we’re always up for the challenge!

Take this Eastern Screech Owl (25-298), for example. It found itself in a bit of a stinky predicament after getting stuck in a latrine at J.N. “Ding” Darling National Wildlife Refuge, covered in feces.

But don’t worry, our team dove in (figuratively, not literally) to clean up the owl, provide some much- needed rest, and offer supportive care. After 4 days of TLC and a round of flight testing in an outdoor enclosure, this little owl was ready to spread its wings again!

Now, it’s back in Ding Darling, flying free and clean…and hopefully staying away from mischief!

    • anon6789@lemmy.worldOP
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      3 days ago

      The stink is probably the least of it for the owl. Owls don’t really have much of a sense of smell. If it’s some type of chemical toilet they get stuck in, there is a lot of potential damage to the feathers/skin, and of course parasites/bacteria. I’m really glad they were able to save this little one!