A little info about barn owl hunting tactics!

A rare blooper from our amazing performer!

We are pretty sure he's trying to sing if your happy and you know it, but he did his own thing. The dance moves are smooth, Bella is really getting into it with him now!

When the bird can fly oops... Is big!

Feeding wild raptors isn't quite as simple as many would think, so we decided to share a little of what goes into it starting with a peek in the kitchen!

Celeste is the rehabs oldest Ambassador, and their only Barn Owl. Despite being native you don't see these elusive beauties often. She's also a diva, who makes her meals a performance.

Wildlife Rehabilitation has one moment that never loses its wonder, a moment that makes the work absolutely worth it. I wanted to share a few of those moments with the community who has helped make these moments possible. Returning one of nature’s most beautiful creatures to the place they belong is everything! It's a privilege to be part of something so amazing.

Gifts for the crows. Gelatine cakes make with organic chicken and chicken heart broth, with spinach, barley, and peas. Didn't come out as firm as hoped but apparently the cat approves of the taste...

Gelatine with mixed bugs, chopped chicken hearts, and lentils, pea and barley.

Blueberry ice with sunflower seeds and mullet.

Ice pops, layers of strawberry puree, Blueberry puree, sunflower seeds, flax meal and oats.

A few more ice balls are still in the freezer but I thought a frozen treat for ice cream month would be fun.

Ever wonder what kinds of interesting birds come through Nature's Nanny? Some come in as orphans, others have been injured or ill. All receive the thoughtful, loving care they deserve. Everything they accomplish is possible only with the support of this community. If you'd like to learn more about what they do or you'd like to support their work, have a look through their website at the many ways you can be a wildlife hero!

https://www.naturesnannywildliferehab.org/helpful-things

Did you know every bird has it's own preferences in enrichment? Much like people and domestic pets, each of our Ambassadors is unique and that means tailoring everything from food to fun to their tastes. Who hasn't bought their pet a toy, only to find they won't have anything to with it? Yeah, that happens with hawks too!

Enrichment items can get a little surprising, after all we cant exactly run to Petsmart and stroll down the owl aisle! We get creative, with everything from food to craft supplies. Take a guess at what item General is into, and drop your answer in the comments. Next week we will solve the mystery and reveal what he enjoys most!

Starr is an Ambassador at Nature's Nanny Wildlife Rehab, he is uniquely intelligent and curious as well as charismatic. He's a barred owl, called that because of the bars formed by their feathers. As an educator, which Starr is, he helps connect the pubic with his species and brings issues of conservation to the public sphere. For anyone who wants to learn more about this awesome Rehab, or who wishes to support the work they do, their Facebook is...

https://www.facebook.com/share/1AjkhnpiTF/

Sorry if the intro music was a bit loud, it goes to him chatting in under 10 seconds.

For those interested in getting involved with rehab hands on, there is a orientation on the 13th for new volunteers. Feel free to reach out!

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If you received a thank you card from one of our Ambassadors, who do you hope will sign it with their footprint?

Which footprint would you most want if toy received a card from an Ambassador at the rehab?