Eastern Screech Owl’s Eye Removal: Patient 22-712

Admitted in May 2022 as a newly-hatched Eastern Screech Owlet, this tiny ball of fluff quickly grew into a true predator of the forest! Remember to always contact your local wildlife rehabilitator if you find a wild baby out of its nest. There’s a chance of reuniting the baby with its family!

A Pricey Patient That’s Worth Every Penny

Raptors are one of the more expensive patients that we take care of. The length of time they require care, their specialized diets and their need for large enclosures means we spend a few extra pennies on these birds, even as tiny fluff balls!

This screech owl also needed visits to our veterinary partners due to his injured eye that needed to be removed. We are fortunate to receive a small discount thanks to our generous vets, but the bills still add up fast! It was all worth the effort as the young owl was released summer of 2022.

We wouldn't be able to provide the highest level of care to our patients and make their second chances possible without the support of you! We are especially grateful for our monthly donors who give us the confidence to continue saving wildlife no matter what comes our way. Find out how you can join us in being good neighbors to local wildlife: https://westshorewildlife.org/wildlifeneighbors