From Raven Ridge Wildlife Center

Update on this Great Horned owl was admitted on 08/12/2023. This Great Horned owl is one of the lucky ones to have been found by Park Ranger Poffenberger, at the Gettysburg Battlefield. The Ranger, contacted Deputy Richards, of the PA Game Commission about the owl, that was grounded and not able to fly. The Deputy had contacted us and arranged transport to our facility that evening, which entailed the hand off with two transport volunteers from the battlefield.

The owl was severely dehydrated, thin 720g, weak and in a declining state. The owl was in critical condition the first 24 hours upon intake. The owl improved dramatically, and started to eat on his own but still received fluids and was being closely monitored. Many thanks to everyone involved with getting this beauty to us so quickly. The team here at Raven Ridge, is lookingforward to the release back to his home on the Gettysburg Battlefield.

GUESS WHAT? The owl doubled his weight and made a complete recovery. We kept our word and returned this healthy owl back to his home on the Gettysburg Battlefield. We would like to thank the Gettysburg Park Rangers and PGC Game Warden for being a part of therescue and release!