So far this year, California Wildlife Center has treated 108 Owls including Barn Owls, Great-Horned Owls, Western Screech Owls, Burrowing Owls, and Short-Eared Owls. Some of the reasons they come to CWC are:

• Since they're nocturnal, Owls are frequently hit by cars at night.
• They also become entangled in netting, fences, and wires while they are diving to hunt. 
• Like many birds, Owls also collide with windows because they cannot see that the clear pane is a solid object.
• Owls' food is often tainted with rodenticide which affects the Owls by preventing their blood from clotting which can cause them to bleed internally. These victims receive prolonged treatments of vitamin K at California Wildlife Center. 
• Many Owls with damaged feathers require transplants through an extensive process called imping which involves grafting new feathers onto the shafts of the bird's existing feathers. This procedure helps the bird regain their ability to fly faster, thereby preventing muscle atrophy during their recovery period.
• Owls also receive comprehensive physical therapy, helping them regain their flight muscles before they return to the wild. 

Help us return these majestic birds to the sky. Please support California Wildlife Center's work by making a donation and Giving a Hoot for Owls today!

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