Police close road as helpless owl is saved
The RSPCA has issued an appeal after a Eurasian eagle owl was found dumped in a box at a roadside.
The bird of prey was spotted by a member of the public at the side of Enville Common Road, in Kinver.
It was standing at the side of a box which had tipped over on its side and had a towel inside.
Police were called and the road was closed until it was rescued.
Vikki Taylor, animal rescuer, said: “The owl was about the size of a small dog and must have been left in the box which he escaped from.
"He then made his way into the road and caused traffic to stop so the police were called.
“We were concerned that the owl had a damaged wing which meant he could not fly but on close inspection he seems to have had his wing feathers cut on one side.
"This would have been done by his owner to stop him flying away.
“His plumage was also a mess which would have been caused by him being kept in a box.
“The owl had no ring on to identify who he belonged to, so I am appealing for information to find the owner of this bird of prey or anyone who may have seen something suspicious in the area around the time the bird was found.
“It seems someone took this majestic bird on and realised they were unable to cope with his specialist needs and simply dumped him at the side of a road, leaving him helpless.”
The owl has now been transferred into the care of a specialist keeper where his feathers can grow back so he can once again fly.
Anyone with information about who dumped the bird, on February 24, should call the RSPCA appeals line on 0300 123 8018.
