The finder knew immediately to call Wildlife Rescue and seek help to save this poor owl.Īlthough the examination indicated healthy weight and hydration the owl is suffering from uneven pupil dilation and slow response to light-testing. On October 27 th, a concerned homeowner found the injured owl laying in his backyard patio having trouble flapping his wings. Today, scientists are still unsure of their precise population trends. They have eluded researchers in the past, who originally thought these owls didn’t migrate (they do). The etymology of its name is uncertain, but it is widely speculated that these owls are named after their call, which sounds like a saw being sharpened against a whetstone.ĭue to its small size and densely foliaged habitat, these birds are notoriously difficult to spot.
The elusive Northern Saw-whet Owl ( Aegolius acadicus) is a small, fierce-faced raptor who makes its home in a variety of habitats-mostly forests-in North America. You were right: you were lucky to have spotted a Northern Saw-whet Owl! Later, when you leave the area, you hear a high-pitched, rhythmic tooting that sounds almost like electronic beeping. You look closer and see two bright, amber eyes staring fiercely back at you.
It’s standing stock-still as if any slight movement will betray its presence. Traipsing around a mature forest near a river, you spot a small, hunkering puffball in the dense foliage.
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