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Owl Baby - Great Horned

This poor baby apparently fell out of its nest at Norfolk Botanical Garden where they are nesting. Based on info supplied, this owl was too young to be on it's own. So in come a bunch of wonderful people to save the day. I'm glad I was there to witness and capture it all. A special THANKS to Lisa Barlow and Pearl Beamer - Wildlife Rehabilitators http://www.wildliferesponse.org ; Nucklos Tree Care - Tim, and especially Nathan & Greg who dared to climb - you guys are my heroes!! These people volunteered their time and the Baby Owl would not have been put back in the tree without their time and energy. Naturally, thanks to my friends - Scott Tewey, NBG Security, who was able to put the owl in a box & keep it safe. And Holly, Carol & David and Jim - what a day! More pics at some friends galleries: David Bunch at http://www.zewind.com/birds/owls/photos.htm
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Guest 28-Jul-2010 20:03
thank you for sharing with us....i got hooked on phoe before she was hatched and i stay in touch every day-i miss her-and it was nice to see the baby owl returned safely to its nest.
Guest 07-Feb-2008 17:56
Great photos.

Indiana Nesting Eagles----Dave
Lloyd & Sandy Spitalnik01-Apr-2007 21:09
Hi Shelly. Excellent gallery and best of all a happy ending! Wildlife rehabbers are a special group of people! Sandy&Lloyd
Patsy 23-Mar-2007 15:31
What a great website. All the galleries are wonderful Raccoons are my special love - they're so clever. The Great Horned Owl rescue gave me goosebumps. People are truly kind. This will be a favorite website. Thank you.
Joanne Kamo20-Mar-2007 02:19
This is truly a wonderful story of how various people were involved, and sequence of images with a happy ending. I love it! So many interesting images. Thanks for sharing. V
Bob Moul18-Mar-2007 21:42
All's well that ends well, Shelly. Nice series!
Scott Young 18-Mar-2007 11:53
Great pictures, Shelly! Glad you all were there for that little guy. Wish I could have stayed for the whole drama!
Shelly- VA Beach17-Mar-2007 14:19
Lisa, thank you for your kind words, but you, Pearl, the Wildlife Response Org. and Nucklos Tree Care - Tim, Nate & Greg - deserve ALL the credit and a huge THANK YOU from everyone. You donate your time and money to care about these animals and I think you all are wonderful to do that.
Linda Alley12-Mar-2007 12:10
Shelly what a wonderful ending to what had to be a traumatic experience for this little guy. I know it is a day you will never forget and thanks for sharing these fantastic photos. Its good to hear he had so many caring volunteers to help with the rescue. Heroes indeed and a big thank you to all.
Jim McKinlock12-Mar-2007 10:18
OMG Shelly!!! What a thrilling day. The poor little thing is just adorable, I'm so glad everyone was able to save him.
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