Wildlife Medical Clinic Resident Birds of Prey
Meet Noel, a Saw-Whet Owl
Noel, the saw-whet owl, came to the Wildlife Medical Clinic on December 5, 2006, with no function or feeling in his left wing. No fractures were seen on X-rays, but an injury had caused irreversible nerve damage to the wing.
Noel would never be able to fly and survive in the wild. Fortunately, the Clinic was able to obtain permission for Noah to join our resident raptor program.
Her mild disposition is ideal for use in educational presentations to area classrooms and organizations.
Saw-whet owls are one of the smallest owls native to North America, generally weighing less than 5 ounces. They are strictly nocturnal, so few people ever see a live saw-whet owl.
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