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A Firm Grip (lemmy.world)
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From Ryan Burg

A newly fledged screech owlet clings close to home just minutes after fledging its nesting cavity. Its first flight out of the hole was to a tree directly opposite this one, but it then decided to return to the nesting tree directly above its cavity for a short breather, before continuing out of sight into some dense bushes in total darkness.

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Do not give food or water! If you feed them the wrong thing or give them water improperly, you can accidentally kill them. It can also cause problems if they require anesthesia once help arrives, complicating procedures and costing valuable time.

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