Baby Acting Boldly

From California Raptor Center

The CRC is welcoming Raptor Baby Season!

Our center received a fledgling Western Screech Owl on March 14th. The baby was found on the ground with its eyes closed in Sacramento. It did not move when approached with a catch towel, and only opened its two eyes. The fledgling was taken to the UC Davis Veterinary Hospital, and then transferred to the California Raptor Center. An examination was done where a small abrasion on the head was found and there was soiling on feathers of the head and back. On the 15th, a CRC volunteer went to the fledgling’s rescue location to search for a nest or parents, but neither was found.

The fledgling will continue to receive expert care until it’s ready for release back into the wild!