![]() ![]() ![]() If you’ve been jealous of all the animal programs in Town for the kiddies, no need to be any longer. (photo posted to Facebook by UMass Amherst Libraries) He said a raptor is a bird of prey, ranging from owls to eagles.Above: An expert on “Birds of Prey” will bring some of his friends to visit, courtesy of SOLF. He said he has treated 132 or 133 raptors this year. “I’ve never seen so many barred owls as I have seen this year,” he said Tuesday. He explained a good food supply for breeding adults produces more owls, which in turn often equals more injured owls. “The owl is in great hands now!” the post reads.Ĭiting a fast-growing population of owls locally, Ricardi said he has received 42 owls this year, and 10 this week alone. The Facebook post states the owl extended its wings with no trouble when it was taken out of the blanket. He said the owl, probably a female, was likely struck by a vehicle.Īccording to the Sunderland Police’s Facebook page, an officer and a passer-by wrapped the injured bird in a blanket and brought it to Ricardi. Birds of Prey Rehab out of his home in Conway, said the roughly 2-pound barred owl’s injured wing is not broken and he plans to release the bird in the spring or possibly in January, if the weather breaks. SUNDERLAND – The Sunderland Police Department and a good Samaritan rescued an injured owl on Montague Road earlier this month and safely brought it to raptor rehabilitator Tom Ricardi, who expects the bird to make a full recovery.
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