Yesterday evening, we released three young Barn Owls at Sokol Blosser Winery near McMinnville, Ore. The site is a great fit for all involved: The winery and its surrounding woodlands and fields provide good Barn Owl habitat, and the winery’s owners are happy to have a source of natural rodent control in the area.
The three owls arrived at the Wildlife Care Center this spring as orphans, and after spending a few months growing rapidly and learning to hunt, they were ready to return to the wild. Best of luck to them!
Video of the release is included below, courtesy of Sokol Blosser Winery.
