A Real Hoot

Yesterday, I was driving down a rural road and came across two people and a motorcycle by the side of the road. They were diverting traffic around a barred owl that sat, dazed, in the road. So I pulled over and looked in my trunk--ah ha! I had a large cardboard box and some old blankets. I tossed a blanket over Mr. Owl and put him in the box. Then I put the box in the trunk of my car (I didn't want to risk him getting loose in my car--obviously). He was bleeding a little but not very much. He remained in shock until I was able to get him to a place where they could treat his injuries. I called today to inquire about him (?--her?) and they said he was alert and acting normal. So now I'm officially a bird-rescuer. I think owls are fascinating creatures and it was really neat to see one so close. So the next time you see an animal (or human) in distress by the side of the road, give a hoot and try to help out--it doesn't matter WHO you are.