A Parliament Of Owls?

July 29, 2010

Did you know that a group of owls is called a “parliament”? Well, with 5 owls being cared for at The Sanctuary at once, we definitely had a full parliament! Three of the owls were very young when they came in: a nest with two babies was blown down, and the third baby’s tree had been cut down with the nest in it. The other two owls were adults with wing injuries. Our vet Ross Lynch operated and put a pin in one, and a cast on the other. Both healed beautifully and regained full flight. Over the last month we’ve been releasing them one by one. After we let them go, we continue to put out food each night, to support them while they learn to hunt in the wild. The last one to be released is either very affectionate or very smart. Every night at dusk he sits on the railing outside whatever room we’re in, and asks for his dinner. He’s so entertaining, we’re happy to oblige. Now that all 5 have been released, I guess you could say we’re suffering from Empty Nest Syndrome! By the way, if you love owls, you’ll want to read a great book: “Wesley”, by Stacey O’Brien.