On April 3rd, 2016 we released two Eastern Screech Owls at Harrison Bay State Park. The two red morph screech owls were rehabilitated by our raptor specialist, Alix Parks and banded by Ornithologist Dr. David Aborn of UTC.
Two nest boxes were installed by Park Ranger Matt Vawter and we had quite a crowd of onlookers when it came time for the release.
Alix and apprentice rehabber, Lisa Schott, gave the owls a simultaneous toss into the air and the owls flew instinctively into the nearby tree line. They perched briefly to assess their surroundings before disappearing into the woods.
We’d like to thank everyone that came out and a very special “Thank You” to Amigo Mexican Restaurant for sponsoring the release.
