It must just be predators in general that I have a love for. I am working on falconry at the moment in addition to the never ending learning curve of herps. Yesterday I finally got approved for Screech owls and assisted on some public education while working with them. They are soooooo cute! You can't help but love a 6" tall owl.
I kindof went out of order a bit. Screech owls were supposed to be the first, but I got some hands on experience with the Barred Owl last month. Still am not checked off on them yet, but I have got her out of her pen, fed her, and have done general maintenance.
My adrenaline rush for yesterday was having to capture a very irate adult Red Tail Hawk. The talon strength is more than you can imagine. We had to capture her because her pen-mate was having some serious problems and went blind. So we had to administer about an hour of medical treatment to her. Very interesting stuff. With birds, there is a fine line between a little sick and dead. She was not expected to make it through the night. Hopefully I will get an update tomorrow. Poor girl.
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