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Owl’s Nest is Celebrating Mother Earth This Weekend
Celebrating Gopher Tortoise Day
Hoppy Bunny Day from Owl’s Nest
OTTER CAM is Up & Running!
Owl’s Nest to Present at Busch Gardens Tampa, Conservation Connection speakers series

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A few months back we were surprised by a call we received. The first photos to come in for this case were taken from some distance and made it look almost like an Osprey down at first glance. The moment the reporter sent a closer clear picture however we knew we were in for a treat. The bird was actually a Krider's hawk, a subspecies of red tailed hawks, generally found in the Great Plains region but have been known to spend their winters in more southern states. Krider's plumage is the palest of the red tailed subspecies. This particular bird had most likely had an impact run in with something. After its intake assessment it was determined it had fractured coracoid which would heal with rest as well as damage to one of his eyes. Unfortunately even though his bone healed completely he did end up with some vision loss which prevented him from successfully passing his hunting requirement for release. Knowing this amazing bird was going to need long term managed care we began to seek out an appropriate placement option. We decided the healthiest and most impactful home would be with Ash at Knightwings Falconry. Not only would Ash be able to provide him with training to enrich him and maintain his natural behaviors, he would also be able to use him as part of his educational programs throughout the US. #Raptors #birdsofprey #redtailhawk #birds #wildlifedocs #buschgardens #rehab #whatabeauty #knightwingsfalconery

Today was a fun day at Owl’s Nest Sanctuary for Wildlife we had @gayleguyardo1 from @wfla come by to interview Kris for an upcoming segment. Our baby Red Fox kit made an appearance as well! We’ll keep you advised on the airing of the show. 📸: @dougdefelice ••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• #fox #redfox #wildlife #wildlifeconservation #wildlifephotography #baby #kit #adorable #cute #love #rehab #wildliferehabilitation #rescue #volunteer #giveback #picoftheday #photooftheday #nikonlove #nature #naturephotography #news #beautiful #fuzzy #animal #florida

Standby for cuteness overload!!!! Our Baby Red Fox Kit had finally answered the question..."What does the fox say?" and we thought we would nickname him “the animal” after @shaunwhite since he is after all an adventurous red head. #wildlifewednesday #wildlifedocs #wildflorida #wildliferehab #wildlife #wildliferescue #wildanimals #wildchild #babyanimals #toocute #cute #foxy #foxesofinstagram #fox #redfox #savethewildlife #conservation #ecoheroes #ecosystem #environment @thewildlifedocs @buschgardens photo courtesy of @dougdefelice video courtesy of @senileseahorse

Its #mammalmonday...so far this year we have been otterly slammed but this weekend a new baby arrived in need of care. This foxy little guy ended up being caught in a trap and arrived to us one filthy little fellow. First things first we had to get his muddy little butt cleaned up so that we could do a full assessment of his condition. After his bath we were able to see that he was most likely the runt of his litter and his larger siblings hadn't been so sweet to him. He had several puncture wounds from being bit and we were concerned about one of his legs. Sunday morning he made a trip to see @thewildlifedocs at @buschgardens . There they were able to complete a more comprehensive examination. X-ray showed that this fox kit did in fact have a broken leg. Fortunately, the break should heal on its own as long without surgery as he does not overexert himself. That means he will stay on kennel rest to prevent further injury for the next few weeks as we continue to monitor the healing. We are incredibly excited to be a part of his case as we have rehabilitated and released numerous adult foxes as well as hundreds of other baby mammals but this is our first little fox. #mammal #monday #wildliferescue #wildlifedocs #wild #wildlife #wildliferehabilitation #wildliferehab #wildflorida #florida #fox #redfox #foxy #baby #animals #animalsofinstagram #foxesofinstagram #red #conservation #environment #kit #pup #abandoned #saved #savetheworld #buschgardens #fluffy #babyanimals

We are beyond proud that Kris and @riawarner spoke yesterday at @buschgardens . I wish I could have been there in person 😢 I also am super excited that my, @dougdefelice photos were on banners around the park, it’s always been a dream of mine to have my wildlife photos on display at such a major facility like this. It’s an honor to volunteer for such a great organization, filled with amazing people, all with one goal in mind....helping Florida wildlife! Our volunteers are amazing, and truly do an incredible job day in, and day out....way to go!!!! Love all of you 😘😍 Photo of the banner...courtesy of @senileseahorse •••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• #release #freedom #tampa #proud #rehab #volunteer #giveback #proudmoment #recovery #rescue #wildlife #wildlifephotography #nature #naturephotography #animals #owl #barnowl #florida #love #happy #nikonlove #story #raptor #birdofprey

Join us today @buschgardens for Conservation Connections. @kris.porter and @riawarner will be presenting at Gwazi Pavilion from 11-11:30 for Busch Gardens Ambassadors and from 2-2:30 for all park guests. Come learn about how, with the help of @thewildlifedocs , we are working to conserve and protect Florida's native wildlife and meet one of the parks animal ambassadors up close. #conservation #teamwork #wildflorida #wildlife #wildliferehabilitation #wildliferescue #environment #outreach #education #wildlifedocs #buschgardens #savetheworld #owls #animals #learn

Slither on down today to the Clearwater Aquarium. Are cold-blooded crew is here for reptile palooza as we celebrate the scaly animals that call our planet home. Not local? Flip through the photos to enjoy Alice the lavender corn snake, Myrtle the African sideneck turtle, Avana the tegu, and John with his Columbian red-tail boa. @cmaquarium #coldblooded #herpsofinstagram #herps #reptiles #snakes #turtle #tegu #lizard #boa #ratsnake #cornsnake #wildlife #wildflorida #conservation #environment #education

We are now up to 7! All fo t checkups today with our favorite @thewildlifedocs ,and all for a ckean bill if health!Someone mentioned @disney @snowwhite with her animal babies! I only wish when I sang they would clean my house and their pen! Our first otter pup,Abe, from @cmaquarium has tripled in weight and is almost ready for swimming lessons! We also got in little triplets cute as can be! #babyanimal #otter #rehabilitation #cuteanimals #cutest #cuddly #Floridaanimals #WildlifeDocs #BuschGardens

Hopping in to March and the Easter season right off the bat 1 day old baby Bunny!!! Owls nest did over 55 of them last year the 2 different species marsh and cottontail this one is a baby cottontail! #babymammals #rehabilitation #bunny #easterbasket #spring #toosweet #FWC #cuddly #fuzzyfriends #rabbit

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