From Lavin Photography

That moment when you question your life choices as a parent owl. Great Horned Owl with two babies.

From Loukik Thakre

Brown Fish Owl

Tadoba National Park - India.

Moharli Gate - Core Zone May 2025.

Canon R5, 600mm.

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.

From Nancy Hall

GHO with the crazy eyes 🤪

From Ed Fu

The female barred owl hunting and eating an earthworm. Earthworm consists 1% of its diet. Edmonton river valley. May 16, 2025.

Barreds will eat anything!

From Dirk Karreman

Steenuil / Little Owl (Athene noctua)

Vanmorgen net na zonsopgang een rondje steenuilen in Zuid-Holland

This morning just after sunrise a round of stone owls in South Holland

From Anthony Goldman

More head tilt contortions -Burrowing Owl chick at Vista View Park, Davey, Florida on 4/29.

From Harold Wilion

I'm not used to photographing owls till later in the day when there is less sun bouncing off the branches and a sky that usually tends to be less blue. But thought I would check out this quy in the middle of the day.

From Fei Cheng

Great Horned Owl flying off the cliffs

Central WA

From Mark Workman

miss these guys already

When winter returns, so will the delightful little Boreal Owls!

From Annie Laughlin

Male barred owl perched with the clear lake right behind him. Perfect night!

From Dennis Glennon

Another fun photo of the burrowing owls. A very funny series. I love the expression of the one on the left. Life can be a balancing act :)

From Lisa Lawrence

Barred owl fledgling

Photo taken in 2025 in Oregon.

Photo is a Barred owlet that had fledged from his/her nest several days prior.

When I first started taking photo of this young owl earlier in the day, it was just standing on a branch After an hour or so, the Owl, laid down on the branch and eventually tried to take a nap. The owlet is about 4 -5 weeks old.. it will not be able to fly until it's about 10 weeks old. Barred owls mate for life. Parents care for the young for at least four months, longer than most other owls.

The oldest recorded Barred Owl was at least 26 years, 7 months old.

From Dr Abhijit Bagui

Oriental scops owl

Nikon D 500,200-500

F7.1,1/640s,iso 350,750mm, natural light

Sundarban, India

I worked our open house this weekend, and it sounded like it may have been our busiest weekend ever, with over 2000 guests getting to see our facilities and the work we do. Between tickets, raffles, shirt and toy sales, and general donations, we raised a nice amount to help fund our work. As far as I know, all rescues around the world are funded purely by donations like these.

It was great seeing so many people from all the other shifts. We had to do a good chunk of the day's work in the 2 hours before the event started. I fed the meat eaters (opossums, raptors) and cleaned the outdoor pens. We did get a new Screech Owl, but it was very shy and wouldn't come out of its cardboard box, so we just stuck meat bits into the hole of the box until it took them. I'm sure I'll see it eventually.

I didn't want to deal with the parents/kids, so I took driveway duty. The driveway is just one lane, and with shuttles, people wandering, and people dropping off animals, it was too hectic, so this year we had just about everyone park down the road in the church parking lot and that the shuttles. Basically, I watched for cars stopping, kept them away from the driveway, sent most of them down the road, or sent them to different parking areas if they were bringing things in.

Special note: If you find an animal and intend to help it, you probably want to call your rescue first!

We had a guy try to bring us a deer. The state does not allow us to take deer, and this deer should not have been moved to begin with. This, naturally, all made him unhappy. I did see a game commission truck later so I didn't know if they had a table there or if they picked up the deer.

I heard yesterday people brought in ducks. Our website is plastered with very intrusive popups saying do not bring in any waterfowl due to bird flu. The state wants to handle that on their own at this time and we can't accept them and I think we can get in serious trouble if we're caught with them there.

People wanted to bring in raccoons, but we're at max capacity with them and couldn't accept them.

We do a lot, but we're not allowed to accept every species, and we only have facilities for so many. If you call, we can either tell you to not move the animal to begin with, if you should bring it in, how not to kill it bringing it in, or we can put you in touch with people that may be able to accept it or transport it if you can't. We provide a lot of services, but we can't do it all, but we'll help the best we can.

I got to visit a few animals on my breaks, and I'll share some animal reports in the comments. I don't always get to see them or see them so close during my work.

From Latika Das

Very difficult species to find in the open..... also the smallest owl of Asia and a fierce predator - ** Collared Owlet ** (Taenioptynx brodiei)

From Operation Wildlife

Our cupboards are becoming bare! We are rehabbing over 350+ animals at this time and doing over 1,000 feedings a day.

We are in desperate need of dehydrated mealworms, Pinesol, medium and large exam gloves, blue painters tape, live earthworms & red wrigglers, 1" masking tape, canned caterpillars, unsweetened applesauce, Gerber baby rice cereal, blue ink pens, kleenex, toilet paper, antibacterial hand soap.

Here is the link

Our critters send their love and thank you in advance!!

Sharing this one, not necessarily for you to give to these guys, but to give you an idea of what your local shelter may be in need of!

Time and money are the most helpful overall things you can give as they can be put to near unlimited uses, but if you feel better donating supplies, there is always something we need to care for, and especially clean up after, all these animals.

Find your local rescue and do what you can to benefit the animals where you are!

None of them get tax money, it's all from donations from individuals or businesses. I'll be working out open house all Sunday, and it's one of our biggest fundraising opportunities and a rare chance for the public to see our operation and all the good we do.

From Phil Nind

I've been very lucky these last few months and had the opportunity to see and photograph 3 different local barn owls. They frequently make an appearance at a local meadow which is only 10 minutes walk from my home.

I've been out to see them on 6 occasions and they really have been a joy to photograph.

This is one of my favourite shots from those visits.

From Wildlife Learning Center

It is with shattered hearts that we share the passing of Zeus, our beloved Western screech owl, who touched the hearts of people from literally around the world. Though blind, Zeus adapted remarkably well to his disability and had a calm, gentle presence that left a lasting impression on everyone who met him.

Zeus came to live at Wildlife Learning Center 15 years ago after being found on someone's doorstep. He was treated at a wildlife rehabilitation center, where it was determined that he was blind due to trauma-perhaps he had flown into a window. We will never know for certain what happened to Zeus; all we know is that he was found helpless, unable to navigate the world on his own, and would require human care for the remainder of his life.

His distinctive eyes, which appeared to hold a galaxy or stars, captivated everyone he met, from visitors at Wildlife Learning Center to his social media fame from around the world. His eyes told the story of a tiny owl with a vast spirit, sparking curiosity and awe. Zeus was more than an ambassador for wildlife; he inspired a connection with nature that reached far and wide.

Under our care, Zeus was monitored closely, including weekly weighing to track his health. Despite eating well, Zeus began to lose weight. Blood tests showed no abnormalities, so a CAT scan was performed, revealing a large, and sadly, inoperable kidney tumor. There was nothing that could be done to save his life, so we ensured he was comfortable until it was time to say goodbye.

Zeus will always be remembered for his unique way of connecting with people and for the fascination he brought to so many. His memory will live on in our hearts and in the countless lives he touched. We will continue to honor him by sharing his story and helping other animals like him.

The world feels a little less bright without our treasured Zeus.

I know we've talked about Zeus here before, he had been Internet famous for a long time, after all. I first brought him up in a discussion about Burrowing Owls with a similar looking, but different, condition.

He was also shared by @[email protected] about a month ago, and I was happy to learn he was still alive then. (Post link here)

But sadly, he is now no longer with us. I am glad he got to enjoy a long and loving life for an owl with a serious medical condition. I'm so glad he was found and cared for.

Rest in peace, little buddy. The world doesn't get too many famous owls, but you certainly were one! ❤️🦉✨

From Robert Fuller

The rescue tawny owl chicks like it at Fotherdale. They're waiting to meet their new foster parents Luna and Bomber! I don't think it'll be long before they are back out in the big wide world.

Much more of the Tawnies here.

From Center for Wildlife

This barred owlet was admitted after being found on the ground as a very young nestling on May 5th. Far too young to be fledgling from the nest, we usually clear owlets from any injuries and attempt to renest with their parents if ever possible. However the exact nest site is unknown and it has been raining for over a week. Without the cover of the nest and mom's incubation, owlets are vulnerable to predators and also freezing.

Our clinic team did a full exam and fluid therapy to help with mild dehydration. She was also given a fecal to test for parasites which came up negative. Beyond medical treatment, proper nutrition and husbandry, young raptors must be raised with adults or at a minimum young of their species. Why? Because they imprint on who they are with in their critical developmental stages, and if it is not their species studies show they cannot successfully communicate, defend territory, mate, raise young, etc. As adorable as they are, if we raise wildlife to imprint on humans we essentially take away their wild lives.

This owlet has been moved to an outdoor enclosure with an adult barred owl patient. There, she is learning who she is, how to hide from predators (humans dropping off food in the enclosure), and she will also find her voice by listening to the calls of her foster mom, our barred owl ambassadors, and the wild barred owls in the forest on our campus. Once she is old enough, we will work to get her back to her family.

From T J Campbell

Some days have no words to describe. 3 fledglings together in one tree waiting to learn to hunt. May 13 2025 Calgary Alberta taken with Canon 90d with a 150-600mm lens. All have been cropped.

From Paul Bannick

Cuban Pygmy-Owl (Glaucidium siju) Pygmy-Owls are aggressive defenders of their nest cavities. They eat mostly insects, small reptiles, and birds. This particular male focused on scaring rather than capturing the cavity nesting Cuban Parakeet that had perched too close to its nest.

From Gid Ferrer

Philippine Eagle-owl

NAPWC 02/2025

The Philippine Eagle-owl is a vulnerable species of owl belonging to the family Strigidae. It is endemic to the Philippines, where it is found in lowland forests on the islands of Catanduanes, Samar, Bohol, Mindanao, Luzon, Leyte and possibly Sibuyan.

Thank you for this wonderful pose and opportunity to photograph you. We all appreciate you

Fujifilm XH2 O XF 150-600mm

This photo is to create awareness that we have such great biodiversity in the Philippines and we need to protect and conserve them against poaching, hunting and environmental damage.

From Cape Ann Wildlife

High and dry...but there's always hope!

This beautiful Barred Owl had both his feet caught inside a small hole on the tree he was perched on. Unable to free himself, he was trapped upside down where he struggled for what we can quess had been hours before anyone found him.

Dehydrated and exhausted, he suffered lacerations across his legs and on the side of his mouth from thrashing against the bark. Erin was able to surgically glue his wounds and issued oxygen, pain meds, fluids and antibiotics to get his recovery rolling.

We're grateful to have reached this poor guy just in time, and appreciate Boxford PD & Ipswich ACO Megan for all their help in getting him down safely!