“She could have been stuck inside the shed for a day or more.”
Florida Homeowner Rescues Trapped Owl from Garden Shed
A peaceful afternoon in the garden took an unexpected turn for Lizette, a Florida homeowner, when she discovered an unexpected guest in her tool shed—a tiny screech owl trapped inside a plastic container.
Realizing the owl had likely been stuck for over a day, Lizette quickly contacted WILD Florida Rescue. Rescuer Kevin arrived on the scene and carefully lifted the exhausted owl out of the container.
A Shocking Discovery
As Lizette looked around the shed, she noticed something incredible—the owl had laid an egg inside the container. It seemed she had been searching for a safe nesting place but had unknowingly trapped herself instead.
On the Road to Recovery
The owl was dehydrated and weak, so Kevin transported her to a wildlife hospital, where she has been receiving round-the-clock care. She’s slowly regaining strength, and rescuers are hopeful she’ll soon be ready to build a proper nest in a safe place.
A Safer Home for Wildlife
Inspired by the rescue, Lizette has decided to install a screech owl nest box in her yard to provide a secure home for any future visitors. She also reminds others to double-check their sheds before closing them to ensure no animals get trapped inside.
Thanks to Lizette’s quick thinking, this little owl now has a second chance at life! 🦉❤️