Great Horned Owlet #18-0299 Update

Great Horned Owlet #18-0299 passed live-prey testing this past weekend. The young bird is flying well and silently, and the rehab staff declared the bird ready for release.

Pre-release blood work was drawn on the morning of October 9; results were within normal limits. Wildlife rehabilitator Brie banded the owl the following day. The young owl was picked up on October 11 to return to Fauquier County for release, where it was initially rescued in March. 

Then ... and now!