Introducing Roscoe

Greetings Upstate Followers!

I'd like to introduce to you one of our in rehabilitation residents - Roscoe!

Roscoe

Roscoe is a Great Horned Owl! He is our third bird of prey to make his way to Upstate. Though we are sadden he has to see us - we are thrilled to be able to help him find his way back home! Roscoe came to us in early January after the snow and ice to which we had. He is a juvenile Great Horned Owl who was emaciated, and also has some parasites problems. We believe many times with emaciated juveniles they did not learn how to hunt well enough from their parents, and so during the winter time when food is more scarce they simply do not have the necessary survival skills, and need a little more help in learning. This raptor, just as Grumpy our last released Eastern Screech Owl, also came from UT's Veterinary School of Medicine.

Our job with Roscoe is to fatten this fellow up, rid him of his parasites, and make sure he graduates from flight/mouse school, and then release him back into the night. He is well on his way, and we hope to be releasing him real soon! We will keep everyone informed of his status and any new news about Roscoe, and post release photos as soon as he takes flight! Be sure to keep up with Roscoe, because he'll be hootin' up the night in no time!

Thanks for reading,
Upstate Birds of Prey