Recovered: A Young Male Individual by Polish Law Enforcement
In a heartwarming incident, a postman discovered a young little owl in a driveway in Halingen, Germany. The postman brought the owl to the local police station, where officers kindly transported it in their warm patrol car.
The Police in Märkischer Kreis, a part of the police force in North Rhine-Westphalia, is headquartered in the region. The Press Office for the Police in Märkischer Kreis, located within the police department, can provide information about the police department's operations and is a point of contact for members of the public seeking such information.
The Press Office for the Police in Märkischer Kreis is also responsible for handling press inquiries and can be reached at +49 (02371) 9199-1220 to -1223. Emails can be sent to [email protected].
When found, the little owl was cold and exhausted, which are signs that it needed professional help. The best course of action, according to wildlife experts, is to keep the owl safe and warm, avoid feeding it any food or giving it fluids yourself, and promptly contact a licensed wildlife rehabilitator who can provide appropriate medical and nutritional care.
Little owls are territorial and should be released back into their territory after first aid, if possible. Wildlife rehabilitators have the proper knowledge and facilities to provide fluids, nutrition, warmth, and gradual reconditioning until the owl is strong enough to be released back into the wild. They also take care to limit human contact to prevent imprinting, which helps the owl survive after release.
If you find an owl in a dangerous area, or it appears injured or very weak, intervention by professionals is crucial rather than trying to raise or care for the bird yourself. In wet and cold weather, birds may appear dead but are often just exhausted.
The little owl, now in the care of a wildlife aid worker, is receiving the necessary attention it needs to recover and return to its natural habitat. The Police in Märkischer Kreis continues to serve the community, not just in matters of law enforcement, but also in instances like this, where they played a crucial role in the rescue and care of a vulnerable creature.
[1] Source: British Trust for Ornithology (BTO) [2] Source: International Owl Centre [3] Source: National Wildlife Rehabilitators Association (NWRA)
The Press Office for the Police in Märkischer Kreis may issue a statement about their role in the rescue and care of the little owl, highlighting their commitment to the well-being of the community's home-and-garden wildlife, including pets like owls. In future, citizens might be encouraged to contact the press office when they discover stray or injured pets or wildlife that require professional assistance, such as owls.
