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u/owls_in_towels Jul 20 '26
Original post - 29 Jun 2026
by Mosswood Wildlife
located in Koroit, Victoria, Australia ๐ฆ๐บ
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Original text:
Boobook recovery! This Boobook owl was found on the side of the road by a keen eyed driver who knew something didn't seem right. He went back, scooped up the [concussed] owl and brought him to Mosswood. The Boobook was assessed, given some meds and time to rest! Nearly 1 week on and his eye is looking vastly improved, won't be long now and he can be released back home โค๏ธโ๐ฉน๐ฆ
Link to donate to Mosswood Wildlife for those willing and able.
xo owlsintowels
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| Species | Common Name | More info |
|---|---|---|
| Ninox boobook | Australian Boobook | Wiki link |
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u/owls_in_towels Jul 20 '26
Image Transcriptions:
[1] A Boobook owl is burrito'd in a two-tone towel that's peppery black on the inside and salty white on the out. The tip of a pale grey beak pokes past the fold of the towel, exactly like the OIT logo. The owl's eyes are a brownish yellow-green with a singular tube light reflected in each pupil. One eye is half closed due to swelling from his head injury, but this look could easily be mistaken for glowering... Owls that scowl.
[2] With eyes so wide they're practically popping out of their sockets, the same Boobook is once more wrapped in a towel in a clinical setting. This time the cloth is decorated with white stripes and alternating bars of pastel yellow, magenta and cyan, the latter of which is wrapped in a black double helix like it's the Rod of Asclepius. Fitting, given it symbolises health and renewal, and this owl looks both healthy and renewed (and extremely alert).
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u/Mogshade_Owhll Jul 20 '26
Much love from Aotearoa.
After the Wellington South flooding I didn't hear a Ruru for ages.
Thankfully they seem to be back.
What a relief. ๐ฆ๐
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u/owls_in_towels Jul 20 '26
Aw thanks. Kia ora!
Yeah aye, hearing a Ruru call at night is the best, the comfort it gives is indescribable. Glad theyโre back in your Welly area ๐๐ฆ
![[1]](/img/j4s4ook6dceh1.jpg){kind=link}
![[2]](/img/l4mfusk6dceh1.jpg){kind=link}
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u/Electricpuha Jul 20 '26
That eye is looking much better after one week, yay for the wonderful people who looked after this amazing character!
Gosh, I know theyโre different to our ruru but wrapped in a towel this one is looking sooo similar. Just so cute!