From Wildlife Rehabilitators Association of Rhode Island

Last week, we received a young brancher owl that had wandered about 1/8 of a mile from its nest in Point Judith. Thanks to a call from KPD Carpentry, one of our vets, Dr. Snow, quickly responded to assess the situation and safely retrieve the owl.

While on site, KPD Carpentry noticed another young owl, along with the parents, in a nearby tree, confirming that the family was close by and still actively caring for their young. They continued to keep a close eye on the family while we conducted a full health check at the Wildlife Clinic of Rhode Island.

Bloodwork for lead and rodenticide exposure came back clear, and the owl was deemed healthy and ready for return. Thanks to the collaboration between our team and KPD Carpentry, the owl was successfully reunited with its family and is being carefully monitored to ensure everything stays on track. So far, so good!

Thank you to everyone who helped give this young owl the best chance at thriving in the wild where it belongs!