{"id":257,"date":"2023-06-05T13:24:55","date_gmt":"2023-06-05T17:24:55","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/lookoutnow.net\/blog\/?p=257"},"modified":"2023-06-05T16:51:22","modified_gmt":"2023-06-05T20:51:22","slug":"a-bobbed-owl-release","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/lookoutnow.net\/blog\/2023\/06\/05\/a-bobbed-owl-release\/","title":{"rendered":"A barred owl release"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

On May 19, 2023, I photographed the release of a barred owl, who I nicknamed Bob (or, if you prefer to be more formal, Robert). The release for Centre Wildlife Care<\/a> was carried out by Faith and her husband Tony. (Incidentally, Tony literally did the carrying that evening.)<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

Centre Wildlife Care is run by Robyn Graboski, its director, and rehabilitates numerous wildlife throughout the center of Pennsylvania, including owls, eagles, hawks, raccoons – well, you name it, and Robyn has probably released it into the wild. That evening was Bob’s turn for release.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Bob the barred owl in his crate.<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Faith and Tony turned the crate on the side, so that Bob could walk, jump, or fly to wherever he wanted. However, the owl – perhaps distrustful of people (only natural) – hesitated. Faith checked to ensure that Bob\u2019s talons were not caught in the towel.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Faith ensures that Bob’s talons aren’t stuck on the towels.<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Bob reacts to Faith\u2019s proximity.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Bob wasn’t thrilled to have a human nearby.<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Faith, Tony, and I discussed why Bob remained standing in the crate and what should be done next. Consequently, we were all taken by surprise when Bob took off in rapid flight. (The best I could do was one blurry flight photo.)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Blurry flight photo.<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Bob (the barred owl) found a good perch and, turning his head in every direction, visually checked the area. He might have stayed there longer except a few blue jays decided they didn\u2019t want a owl in their territory and began heckling him.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Bob checking out the area.<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Eventually, Bob found a good perch from where the jays left him alone, giving Bob time to contemplate his next move into freedom. In brief, a successful release!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Bob safely perched<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

On the Centre Wildlife Care Facebook page<\/a> (which anyone can visit), I have additional photos of the release (12 photos).<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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