Owl rescued after being found dangling upside down in tree

An unfortunate owl was in a flap after being found in a tree – dangling upside down.

The barn owl was tangled in a kite line with the tip of it’s wing trapped.

Staff from Secret World Wildlife Rescue Centre, Somerset, who found it said the owl was very lucky to be saved.

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It had suffered swelling and bruising but was still able to fly.

After a few weeks of rehabilitation to let the swelling subside and muscle strength return the owl was released back into the garden in Bristol where it was found.

Secret World said the incident highlighted the critical importance of removing litter as it can have devastating impacts on wildlife as reported by What’s The Jam.

A spokesman said: “We received a call about a barn owl tangled in a kite line in Bristol.

“The kite string was wrapped around a tree and the owl had become ensnared by the tip of its wing while flying.

“Realising the urgency we dispatched one of our response drivers to rescue the owl.

“By the time they arrived another rescuer had already taken the owl to a local veterinary practice.

“We were later contacted to provide further rehabilitation.

“The owl was given antibiotics and although there was swelling under both wings we are pleased to report there were no fractures.

“It also had a bruised cere, the fleshy area around its nostrils, but was able to fly and exhibit normal behaviours.

“After a few weeks of rehabilitation allowing the swelling to subside and muscle strength to return we were thrilled to release the owl back into the garden where it was found.

This rescue highlights the critical importance of removing litter as it can have devastating impacts on wildlife.

“This was one very lucky barn owl.”

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