Our two most recent intakes, a diminutive Northern Saw-Whet Owl (left) & a Short-Eared Owl (right). Both of these beauties have benefited from our new on-site digital X-ray capabilities. The little Saw-Whet was determined to have a shattered shoulder (likely from an run-in with a car). The Short-Eared was found hanging from a barbed wire fence by its neck by some kind folks who rescued it & X-rays amazingly show no broken bones. The Saw-Whet’s injury may render him ultimately unable to fly, but he has a home for life with Badger Run if that ends up being the case (check our FaceBook page for updates). The Short-Eared has some serious soft tissue damage making it hard for him to even hold his head up well right now, but we’re hoping with time & medical care he can make a full recovery & be released back to the wild.
