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!
That’s awesome!! I’ve been there!!
It looks lovely from the photos! It’s looking like I may be headed to the Tampa area late this year (hoping to see some wild burrowing owls!) so maybe I can check out Sanibel too!
If you can go, go!! Its totally worth it! The Ding Darling reserve is beautiful!!