Awesome Video of a Barn Owl’s Return to the Wild

Here in the midst of our hectic Holiday season, with so many stressful moments among the celebrations of peace, joy and our common humanity, we share the recent release of a young Barn Owl (Tyto Alba), rescued from exposure, dehydration and starvation when he was found hiding on the ground among bushes, cold and wet, where the Hammond Trail meets the Clam Beach parking lot.

After providing emergency stabilization care, such as you would provide any lost hiker – warmth, warm fluids, and later some food – and a safe, restful space, soon the owl was able to move to outdoor housing. With a healthy appetite and will to thrive, the young adult was soon back in fighting form, ready for the demands of wild freedom. We took him back to fields above Clam Beach. Watch the video for an excellent view of one of the Wild’s children coming home. And if you can, please, help. It’s your support that makes our work possible. Donate today.

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