this post was submitted on 14 Aug 2026
136 points (99.3% liked)

Superbowl

6392 readers
253 users here now

For owls that are superb.

Please scroll down to read our community rules.

US Wild Animal Rescue Database: Animal Help Now

International Wildlife Rescues: RescueShelter.com

Australia Rescue Help: WIRES

Germany-Austria-Switzerland-Italy Wild Bird Rescue: wildvogelhilfe.org

If you find an injured owl:

Note your exact location so the owl can be released back where it came from. Contact a licensed wildlife rehabilitation specialist to get correct advice and immediate assistance.

Minimize stress for the owl. If you can catch it, toss a towel or sweater over it and get it in a cardboard box or pet carrier. It should have room to be comfortable but not so much it can panic and injure itself. If you can’t catch it, keep people and animals away until help can come.

Do not give food or water! If you feed them the wrong thing or give them water improperly, you can accidentally kill them. It can also cause problems if they require anesthesia once help arrives, complicating procedures and costing valuable time.

If it is a baby owl, and it looks safe and uninjured, leave it be. Time on the ground is part of their growing up. They can fly to some extent and climb trees. If animals or people are nearby, put it up on a branch so it’s safe. If it’s injured, follow the above advice.

For more detailed help, see the OwlPages Rescue page.

Community Rules:

Posts must be about owls. Especially appreciated are photographs (not AI) and scientific content, but artwork, articles, news stories, personal experiences and more are welcome too.

Be kind. If a post or comment bothers you, or strikes you as offensive in any way, please report it and moderators will take appropriate action.

AI is discouraged. If you feel strongly that the community would benefit from a post that involves AI you may submit it, but it might be removed if the moderators feel that it is low-effort or irrelevant.

Also visit our twinned community for wholesome content:

!wholesome@reddthat.com

founded 3 years ago
MODERATORS
 

From Alex Han

Buffy Fish Owl 马ζ₯ζΈ”ιΈ­

"Mummy Buffy and her newly fledged owlet perch side by side on a branch outside their nest. The mother looks calm with striking yellow eyes and prominent ear tufts, while the fluffy juvenile shows a mix of downy and developing feathers, practicing balance and staying close for protection.

SonyA1ii SonyGM300MM Location: Hampstead Wetlands Park August 26 (this was posted when it was currently 8 AUG in Singapore, so maybe this was supposed to be the 6th???)

Baby grew up so fast! It's so beautiful! πŸ₯ΉπŸ₯ΉπŸ₯Ή

top 10 comments
sorted by: hot top controversial new old
[–] anon6789@lemmy.world 14 points 2 weeks ago

Bonus pic from another photographer, Paul Ng.

[–] Blackfeathr@lemmy.world 3 points 2 weeks ago (2 children)

Really loving all these beautiful Buffys 😍

[–] anon6789@lemmy.world 3 points 2 weeks ago (1 children)

It's been so fun watching the little one grow up! I hope we're lucky enough to see this nest again next year.

[–] anon6789@lemmy.world 2 points 2 weeks ago

I admit to attempting to indoctrinate the children into being tree hugging hippies that love the environment...and I'll do it again if I get the chance!

[–] homesweethomeMrL@lemmy.world 3 points 2 weeks ago (1 children)

Please rise for the Owl of the Year anthem . . .

[–] anon6789@lemmy.world 2 points 2 weeks ago* (last edited 2 weeks ago) (1 children)

Hail to this owl we have chosen for the nation,
Hail to this owl, we salute him, one and all.
Hail to this owl, as we pledge dedication,
With pride we hoot its noble call.

Hoot, hoot, hoooooooot!!! πŸ‘‘πŸ¦‰ 🫑

[–] homesweethomeMrL@lemmy.world 2 points 2 weeks ago* (last edited 2 weeks ago)
[–] homesweethomeMrL@lemmy.world 2 points 2 weeks ago (1 children)

Kid: Timmy says they have a distant cousin in the US who eats scorpions!

Mom: *sigh* Keep looking for fish, kid.

[–] anon6789@lemmy.world 2 points 2 weeks ago (1 children)

Kid: Fish are squishy! You know I don't like squishy! I want cruuuuuunchy!

Mom: Squishy was your favorite last week! 🀯