WAREHAM, Mass. — After being blown from its nest from a Wednesday night windstorm, a Great Horned owlet has finally been reunited with its family.
The Cape Wildlife Center found the angry cotton ball in a backyard in Wareham.
A strong gust of wind knocked the owlet out of his nest, and he was a still a few weeks away from being ready to fly on his own.
The homeowner, Karl, helped the team build the nest using a wooden crate.
Rescuers arrived on scene and determined he was in good condition and had no apparent injuries. The best course of action, they decided, was to build a “false nest” in hopes that his parents would return.
After giving the cotton ball a quick meal of chopped mice, he was placed in the nest.
Last night, the owlet finally enjoyed a meal with his family after a two day hiatus.
The Cape Wildlife Center would like to remind residents that not all owlets out of the nest need help, and that many go through a “brancher” stage where they climb and explore their surroundings. The best thing to do if you see an owl out of its nest is to call a licensed professional.
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