Tiny talons from Turakina – Owls in Towels

Original post – 14 Jul 2022 – Source

by Wildbase Recovery at Palmerston North

“Last week we admitted this patient into our care from the team at Wildbase Hospital.

…a ruru/morepork found in Turakina [in the Whanganui region] who was treated for head trauma, ulcers in both eyes and necrosis to the right retina. This ruru is being assessed to make sure the damage to the retina is not affecting the bird’s vision. This ruru will be on display in our Ground Dweller aviary where our technicians have added in plenty of cover and browse for the ruru to hide in.”

Status: This ruru was released on the 8 Sep 2022 back in Turakina.

Featured on the Wildbase website:
https://wildbaserecovery.co.nz/animals/ruru-turakina/

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xo owlsintowels

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Species	Common Name	More info
Ninox novaeseelandiae	Morepork	Wiki link