This Eastern Screech Owl (23-4998) was discovered in Fort Lauderdale unable to fly. With a confirmed left wing fracture, the wing was placed in a wrap to allow for proper alignment while healing. Severe trauma was also noted in the right eye. With regular bandage changes and physical therapy, this patient’s wing has healed nicely. After over a month in care and several visits with an ophthalmologist, the condition of the owl’s eye continued to degrade. The decision was made to surgically remove

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The little Eastern Screech-Owl lives alongside people in many suburban and even urban settings throughout the eastern United States. Although widespread, this nocturnal bird, like the Barn Owl and Eastern Whip-poor-will, often goes unseen and is best detected by its song and calls. The screech-owl has a distinctive, whinny-like call. If you've heard that odd sound, you may have an Eastern Screech-Owl as a neighbor! This owl also brings an unexpected visitor to its nest in one of the bird world's