Woman Found A Baby Owl And Had A Beautiful Disney Moment

This could definitely be the subplot of a cute movie.

Rachel

• Published in Animal Stories
• September 3, 2021

Sometimes when you are out enjoying the fresh air, you see animals who have come into trouble--but most of us would not have a clue how to rescue a stranded or injured animal. Wanting to help, but not knowing how is a terrible feeling, but luckily it wasn't the case in this heartwarming tale.

Nikki Robertson is a wildlife rehabilitator and photographer, and was just the right person to stumble upon this baby owl in distress. On a walk, she followed after a cat that was crossing a road, to make sure it was safe, but got distracted by another noise.

Robinson told The Dodo:

“I heard what I thought was an injured squirrel. I followed the sound and found a fluffball in the wildflowers.” 

It was a small eastern screech owlet.

“He was still close to the roadside. I looked around for a nest or tree hole, but couldn't see anything. He was quivering a lot, and I was worried about a head injury.”

Robinson took the owlet to a friend. She put him a box because she was afraid of touching him too much.

“He kept trying to climb out of the closed box. When I checked on him, he would jump onto me and sit happily on the seat belt or my shoulder.”

“I'm sure he was just cold, but he did stop shivering when he snuggled into my cheek,” she added.

Robinson dropped the baby owl off at a rehab facility, and after a night in an incubator, his health improved. Once he gets stronger, the owl will be safely released back into the wild.

Isn't this so sweet?! Share you thoughts and comments below!

For more of Nikki's incredible wildlife photography, follow her on Instagram.

Rachel