Found an owl in the garden.

[welsh dragon]

I like owls. We have a nest box for owls that was put up by the local owl society. Never had owls in it, but we do have tawny owls,.and barn owls around here. I have seen barn owls hunting on my land at dusk. Gorgeous animals.

 

[Deleted member 26715]

Hopefully it will recover, I understand shock is the biggest issue

 

[EltonFrog]

Good News! The vets say it’s got an injured wing but it will be ok. They’re looking after it today, then local conservation charity will come and look after it, then release it.

 

[Paulus]

Good News! The vets say it’s got an injured wing but it will be ok. They’re looking after it today, then local conservation charity will come and look after it, then release it.

Excellent outcome.

 

[EltonFrog]

This is the organisation.

http://www.littlefoxes.org.uk/about.html

 

[gavroche]

Great news. I hope it will fly away again soon and enjoy its freedom.

 

[Beebo]

Was it carrying a letter from Hogwarts?

 

[Smokin Joe]

I wonder if they taste like chicken?

 

[raleighnut]

Good News! The vets say it’s got an injured wing but it will be ok. They’re looking after it today, then local conservation charity will come and look after it, then release it.

 

[uphillstruggler]

good news.

nice one @CarlP

 

[Levo-Lon]

Beautiful creatures. Natures smart bomb.

Sadly the wise old owl is a myth.
There quite dumb compared to a hawk.

There more like chickens in the intelligence stakes

 

[MichaelW2]

I wonder if they taste like chicken?

Closer to ptarmigan but a bit gamier.

 

[SpokeyDokey]

Good News! The vets say it’s got an injured wing but it will be ok. They’re looking after it today, then local conservation charity will come and look after it, then release it.

 

[I like Skol]

I think you were wise to don gloves before trying to handle it! Got to keep all your fingers

 

[EltonFrog]

I think you were wise to don gloves before trying to handle it! Got to keep all your fingers

A quick google informed that their talons can be quite hurty if they get into you, so I put on a pair of gardening gloves, it was quite calm though and didn’t seem stressed.