Rescued Little Owl being nursed back to health
Little Owls were first introduced into the UK in the 1800s, but the Woodland Trust said populations had dropped 18% since 1995. The trust said the reason for this decline was unclear, but it was believed to be linked to intensive farming methods.
Secret World said it usually rescued a couple of Little Owls each year, and was currently looking after two of the birds.Speaking of the latest arrival, Emma Ormiston from the charity said he would be put into a series of aviaries. "They're kept in a large aviary to start with, the land owner keeps an eye on them, gives them some food. "When they're 100% ready, we let them go," she added.
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