For owls that are superb.
US Wild Animal Rescue Database: Animal Help Now
International Wildlife Rescues: RescueShelter.com
Australia Rescue Help: WIRES
Germany-Austria-Switzerland-Italy Wild Bird Rescue: wildvogelhilfe.org
If you find an injured owl:
Note your exact location so the owl can be released back where it came from. Contact a licensed wildlife rehabilitation specialist to get correct advice and immediate assistance.
Minimize stress for the owl. If you can catch it, toss a towel or sweater over it and get it in a cardboard box or pet carrier. It should have room to be comfortable but not so much it can panic and injure itself. If you can’t catch it, keep people and animals away until help can come.
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.
If it is a baby owl, and it looks safe and uninjured, leave it be. Time on the ground is part of their growing up. They can fly to some extent and climb trees. If animals or people are nearby, put it up on a branch so it’s safe. If it’s injured, follow the above advice.
For more detailed help, see the OwlPages Rescue page.
From Joshua N Wiley
On Friday evening, I visited a Great Horned Owl's nest and was privileged to observe two active owlets and their sleepy but watchful mother. It's been years since I've had good looks at owlets of this species. The little ones can be pretty theatrical.
Taken in the last hour of the day. 3/14/25.
Nikon D850, 600 mm, f/5.6 and f/4, ISO 1000, 1/200 second and 1/1000 second.
Montgomery County, Ohio.
When you think about having to swallow your food whole, having that air hole in your tongue instead of further back really comes in handy also! If something gets a bit hung up, they can still breathe.
Ohhh yeah, that makes a lot of sense.