I saw what appeared to be an injured burrowing owl near Othello on Sunday. It was on Gillis St. at its burrow between Lemaster and Steel. It had a chunk of feathers missing from its chest, a twig jutting out of the back of its neck, and looked quite emaciated. Its partner (non-injured) had a blue band, but I did not see a band on the injured one.

I left a message with fish and wildlife (southcentral office) but couldn't get through to the north central office (though they said they would pass it on). I didn't know if there was anyone else who might be able to help rehab or at least check out this bird, otherwise I'm afraid it might die.

Roger Chou
Portland, OR
chour at ohsu.edu