Joe Zuffoletto Posted April 2, 2016 Report Share Posted April 2, 2016 Here's something you never see. It's an owl that somehow impaled itself on a Cherokee's antenna in a shade hangar across from my hangar. I discovered it today when I went flying. The owl was alive and alert, so it probably happened last night. Its left wing was completely impaled by the antenna. I called wildlife rescue and they came and removed it from the antenna. They told me that it will probably survive but will lose its left wing, so it will probably end up in a zoo somewhere. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bonal Posted April 2, 2016 Report Share Posted April 2, 2016 Poor guy I hope he makes it owls are very cool Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kevinw Posted April 2, 2016 Report Share Posted April 2, 2016 Now that's bizarre. Nice work calling wildlife rescue! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted April 2, 2016 Report Share Posted April 2, 2016 Joe, Glad that you found it before it died, sad to think it won't fly again. Clarence Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
carusoam Posted April 2, 2016 Report Share Posted April 2, 2016 Nice work, Joe! Those extra life points will be kept for you in bank somewhere. Best regards, -a- Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ArtVandelay Posted April 2, 2016 Report Share Posted April 2, 2016 I love the expression on the owl's face: "I can't believe I did that". i thought owls had excellent vision, including night vision? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
201er Posted April 2, 2016 Report Share Posted April 2, 2016 Youch! Sounds like you did all the right stuff Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PTK Posted April 2, 2016 Report Share Posted April 2, 2016 Poor fellow! Talk about bad luck! He's very lucky you showed up when you did Joe! Is that a case of CFOT? (Cherokee Frustrates Owl on Threshold?) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shadrach Posted April 2, 2016 Report Share Posted April 2, 2016 15 hours ago, Joe Zuffoletto said: Here's something you never see. It's an owl that somehow impaled itself on a Cherokee's antenna in a shade hangar across from my hangar. I discovered it today when I went flying. The owl was alive and alert, so it probably happened last night. Its left wing was completely impaled by the antenna. I called wildlife rescue and they came and removed it from the antenna. They told me that it will probably survive but will lose its left wing, so it will probably end up in a zoo somewhere. A nobel animal! I am glad you've saved him! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seth Posted April 2, 2016 Report Share Posted April 2, 2016 Well done Joe. Glad you stuck around to ensure proper care was administered to our feathered friend. When a plane is parked and not in motion, does something like this count as a birdstrike as reportable to NASA/FAA? -Seth Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
201er Posted April 2, 2016 Report Share Posted April 2, 2016 Just now, Seth said: When a plane is parked and not in motion, does something like this count as a birdstrike as reportable to NASA/FAA? If the bird is making the report... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DXB Posted April 2, 2016 Report Share Posted April 2, 2016 Nice save on the bird !! Glad the aluminum one is ok too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joe Zuffoletto Posted April 3, 2016 Author Report Share Posted April 3, 2016 I'm sad to report that the owl was euthanized by Wildlife Rescue. Its injuries were too severe to save it. Another flyer gone west. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hank Posted April 3, 2016 Report Share Posted April 3, 2016 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seth Posted April 3, 2016 Report Share Posted April 3, 2016 That's terrible news. Sorry to hear it. Thanks for keeping us informed. -Seth 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chrisk Posted April 3, 2016 Report Share Posted April 3, 2016 12 hours ago, Joe Zuffoletto said: I'm sad to report that the owl was euthanized by Wildlife Rescue. Its injuries were too severe to save it. Another flyer gone west. I just hope it was not because the Owl would have been non-releasable. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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