Rehab Owl Release, Plus One!

Lake Erie Nature & Science Center's Wildlife Education & Rehabilitation Program successfully released two rehab patients last night, with a small crowd of animal lovers and media attending. A Saw-whet Owl, which was banded this week as it completed recovery from a broken scapula, flew to a nearby stone fire ring and kept its intense eyes on the assembled admiring crowd before eventually flying up to a nearby tree.

Wildlife Specialist Amy LeMonds also released a Woodcock from rehab, which immediately took to the sky and winged its way back into the wild (see video clip below). Look for coverage in upcoming issues of both the West Shore Sun and Westlife newspapers.

Lake Erie Nature & Science Center performs wildlife rehabilitation at no cost to the public, relying on donations to fund this specialized animal care. Thanks to everyone who contributes to the program.