A bipartisan group of lawmakers on Monday urged the Trump administration to scrap plans to kill more than 450,000 invasive barred owls in West Coast forests as part of efforts to stop the birds from crowding out a smaller type of owl that’s facing potential extinction. The 19 lawmakers — led by Republican Rep. Troy […]
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Owl Rescued from Truck Grill After Virginia Driver Flags Down Officer
A quick-thinking animal control officer in Virginia has been praised for saving an injured owl after a roadside accident. According to WAVY-TV, Jessica Brock of Isle of Wight County Animal Services was flagged down by a concerned driver who had accidentally struck an owl, leaving the bird trapped in the front grill of their truck. […]
Owl be back! Adorable owl returns EVERY NIGHT to visit the man who saved its life and nursed it back to health
Adorable footage has shown a faithful owl making nightly visits to the man who saved its life and nursed it back to health. Tiberius, a Tawny owl, was found starving on a military barracks parade ground in Plymouth by animal lover Mark Foden in June 2024. The retired 63-year-old formed a special bond with the […]
Rare Video of ‘Smallest Owl in the World’ Has People Completely Obsessed
We have two words for you: Elf. Owl. They’re worth a Google, we swear! Elf Owls are incredibly small birds that are positively adorable. As one animal expert recently learned himself. The man showed off the Elf Owl he found in the wild. And we can tell he’s positively smitten. Mark, who posts with Arizona […]
The Itombwe owl: Two birds and an identity crisis
Everything we know for certain about the Itombwe owl comes from just two individuals: one dead for more than 70 years, and the other also most likely dead by now. The second, a small, chestnut-colored owl, was netted by Tom Butynski’s team in 1996; a wild owl can expect to live 10 years. Butynski tells […]
Adorable orphaned baby owls get happy ending a year after their nests were destroyed
Over a dozen orphaned baby barn owls from Washington, who tragically lost their nests, have now found their new home. About 15 owls were left without any shelter after the haystacks supporting their nests were removed last year in the state. As a temporary relief, the hooters were sent to the Blue Mountain Wildlife facility […]
US Agency May Start Luring Half A Million Owls to Their Deaths Next Spring
The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS) plans to begin culling up to about 450,000 barred owls from California forests next spring should it approve a new proposal later this year. A federal effort to preserve the northern spotted owls and California spotted owls, two native owl species declining in California, has been ongoing for […]
Buying Your Camping Essentials In-Store: What You Need to Know
Camping provides an opportunity to reconnect with nature and take a break from the hustle and bustle of life. It’s important to have the camping essentials, for a safe trip. While online shopping is convenient, buying your gear in store offers benefits. This article explores why purchasing camping essentials in person can enhance your experience. […]