Our New Snowy Owl

We didn't want to risk transporting this beauty from the rehabilitation facility in Indiana to our facility in Brighton, via two flights, so two of REF's directors undertook a marathon drive to meet the rehabilitator in Davenport, Iowa and pick up our new snowy owl. Thanks to our Seattle member, Susan Anstine, who made arrangements with her friends, Ginny Dignoti and Tom Cooper to host us for an overnight stay in Omaha, Nebraska. After an eight-hour drive from Denver, Tom and Ginny provided our crew five-star accommodations and dining both coming and going to pick up the big white owl. We are forever grateful for their hospitality and splendid cuisine!
When we arrived back to Brighton Friday evening, we removed the aluminum band the snowy was wearing when he was originally trapped at an airport in Ontario, Canada, back in December 2013. And yes, the band and disposition of the bird was reported to the Bird Banding Laboratory! We trimmed his talons and beak, and placed anklets and jesses on him so he can begin his training as one of our educational ambassadors. In this video, Anne Price, REF's Curator is shown working on the owl and gearing him up, and eventually standing on her gloved hand, taking in his new surroundings. We're going to take it slowly now, and let him go at his own pace. Stay tuned for more updates!
For more on our most recent acquisition, please visit:www.usaref.org/snowy-owl-proj...

[@martheenajaja]

I love how snowy owls like opening their mouths so cute

[@user-ke1jw5od5v]

It’s not really cute when they’re stressed…

[@user-ke1jw5od5v]

@@martheenajaja you didn’t know! It does come off cute at first, but just thought I’d let you know :)

[@user-ke1jw5od5v]

@@martheenajaja mhm

[@VivoY-lu4oq]

So cute, I want to hug it once

[@daisymay6505]

those eyes are otherworldly

[@HalfCutGarage]

so wonderful!!!! We are in Northern Canada and help with owl rehab but dont keep any for lenghts ofr time . We're having a bad year for starvation and recently had a Snowy for 14 days!!! Such awesome creatures!!!!

[@_jules_785]

Ik I’m a 2 years late... but awwwww the owl

[@ZierraPlays]

same

[@AdmiringSpace-zr4ek]

I would love pet a Snowy Owl

[@sto1asgoetia600]

The snowy owls face 👁👄👁

[@aarush130]

i know i'm not an expert but i hope that is safe for the owl. Cute owl otherwise.

[@Lokifangirl1795]

Hedwig

[@alayna.exe.]

Awww hedwig is so cute

[@SayonDDatta]

I was looking for this

[@elias934]

it opens the mouth because its scared

[@user-ke4vh4qv5z]

Owls are so cute!

[@bestamerica]

' awww beautifully white owl... look alike a white cat

[@jerryking45]

Those eyes tho!!!

[@liasa1681]

It's so lovely 😍

[@FaustoM7432]

really an awesome creature

[@ccth22]

Wow no wonder they’re such great hunters, the business end of those talons are no joke!

[@ZzKevZz]

Aww sweet owl

[@juliethelovebird1614]

It’s The “Pure White” Snowy Owl 😊❤

[@NeonxIsConfused]

cute owl

[@atomsk6662]

He's cute! I can't help but feel bad though, bro had his beak trimmed :(

[@devonboulden2496]

Are those wire cutters the right tool for the job? There are many clippers with a much better design that cut more than they crush.

[@PhuongVlog555]

Chim 🐦 thấy cưng quá.

[@timgreat3409]

“Huuuuh” “huhhh” “Huhh” 😂

[@Torgo1969]

Snowiest Owl Ever!

[@madkittyjoey70]

Love snowy owls!

[@annaritaranalli1791]

Professional vets and zoologist

[@nothing32222]

Where do I get one?

[@periperiperiperi5612]

Pobre tecolotito😥

[@senukagalappththi4211]

ooooh mygod

[@ammoniahuffers]

Autocorrect for the title: Our new snowy owl like get nailed

[@annaritaranalli1791]

His-her name?

[@KAIKAI777KAIKAI777]

口にルーターを当てるのは怖い😱

[@hesha.rahman1965]

Poor owl !!! .... No freedom !!!

[@boohooter23]

The owl is poor because it's injured. Freedom at that point would be indirectly killing him. These people are there to heal him of his injuries so that when he will be freed, it won't mean certain death

[@melissamcmonigal9794]

I honestly can't believe these people think that's ok to do too a wild animal....how sad

[@melissamcmonigal9794]

How sad

[@beakfordclakington1337]

I feel that a nice bird like snowy maybe want or maybe need mor fredom and not have to work in some "education" scheme just sauying

[@beakfordclakington1337]

that must be scary to some unnacountaqble thing like ELECTIRCALLY FILE DOWN HIS GOD-GIVEN BEAK :( IM SO UNHAPPY WIT ALL THIS WHO ARE THEY SERVING ?

[@irinaavt7139]

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