Growing up

Here's a recent photo of two owl babies here at the facility. Both birds are fully flighted but BUDDY on the left has stiff toes on his right foot so can't close them for grasping prey. DITCH on the right came in unable to stand or see but is now all better but for his vision. The eyes aren't quite talking to each other so there may be a bit of limited vision in one eye. It will take some time to find out if they can be released.

Note: Unfortunately little BUDDY's foot deteriorated to the point he had to be euthanized but DITCH is doing fine.