Screech owl release

We just released this young screech owl with the Bird Rescue Center.  It had been brought to the center for rehabilitation, but unfortunately while it was there, its home was burnt in the fires.  We found a new home for it once it was fully healthy and ready to return to the wild.  These tiny owls are only 7-10 inches tall and can be found in forested areas around Sonoma County.  Their coloration and mottled pattern makes them excellent at camouflage.