Owl finds refuge courtesy of PROWLS
CRANKY CUSTOMER: Flying fast through an open window to catch an indoor kitten bathed in light in a child’s bedroom, this barred owl missed the… Read More »Owl finds refuge courtesy of PROWLS
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PROWLS untangles ‘caught’ barred owl
Just before dawn, movement in the dark caught a homeowner’s attention as he made his way to his shop near Kelly Creek. Upon investigation, he… Read More »PROWLS untangles ‘caught’ barred owl
PROWLS revisits barred owl incidents
VEHICLE VICTIMS: As the weather cools in the fall, barred owls move from the backcountry and settle closer to shore, where it is warmer and… Read More »PROWLS revisits barred owl incidents
PROWLS sends owl to Delta for recovery
Ravens are very territorial. A pair perceived this barred owl as invading their territory around Lindsay Park. They gave a warning cry but it didn’t… Read More »PROWLS sends owl to Delta for recovery
Barred owl becomes repeat visitor at PROWLS
LESSON LEARNED?: Powell River Orphaned Wildlife Society has been particularly busy with barred owls. One in particular, living around Penticton Street and Gordon Avenue, is… Read More »Barred owl becomes repeat visitor at PROWLS
PROWLS releases barred owl
GONE IN A FLASH: This adult barred owl, possibly out hunting all kinds of small animals and even fish to feed the nestlings, was hit… Read More »PROWLS releases barred owl
PROWLS sends poisoned owl to Orphan Wildlife Rehabilitation Society in Delta
POISON VICTIM: The most recent barred owl arriving at Powell River Orphaned Wildlife Society was a victim of rat poisoning, suffering the very same symptoms… Read More »PROWLS sends poisoned owl to Orphan Wildlife Rehabilitation Society in Delta
Barred owl spends day at PROWLS after collision with window
The visual size of a barred owl (48 centimetres, wingspan 107 centimetres) is misleading. It is mostly feathers with a small body hidden within. For… Read More »Barred owl spends day at PROWLS after collision with window
Barred owl enjoys food supply while recovering from injury
Possibly the most frequent flyer for Powell River Orphaned Wildlife Society (PROWLS), this barred owl was picked up by a driver in Gillies Bay on… Read More »Barred owl enjoys food supply while recovering from injury