The
story of the little
Northern Saw-whet owl visiting
New York has captured the imagination of the
nation. I can’t imagine how scary it must have been for that little one to
have her home chopped down and transported miles away from where she was born. Then... as she sat there shivering, hungry and afraid... hidden away in the branches...
she
was suddenly plucked from
obscurity, to the national stage...
when one of the
workers discovered her.
The little owl was then taken to what humans deemed a safe
place, The Ravensbeard Wildlife Center… even though the only comfort she’s known
is to nest in that great big old tree. The minute I laid eyes on her I was
smitten. Wrapped in that comfy orange blankie at the wildlife center… she was
doing her best Baby Yoda impression. I’m crazy about Rockefeller the Owl. Her little face and those big eyes set my heart a flutter. The fact she survived
that great evergreen being toppled is amazing. But then to have endured the
long ride to NYC, was even more impressive. The poor thing had no food or
water for days and was struggling.Thank goodness someone found her burrowed deep in that tree. I wanted to include her miraculous rescue in my Christmas festivities because it's so inspirational.... so I went in
search of a fitting tribute. Looking
around in stores, I found a nice wooden tree and owl made of bark, that reminded me of the rescued bird. I immediately
purchased them. They were exactly what I had in mind. Once home, I adorned the tree with mini
lights. Then placed the whimsical owl in front of it, near the door, on my bookshelf. I love her. She will always be a part of our Christmas celebrations
for years to come
because of Rockefeller's touching Christmas story.
I hope her namesake gets
released back into the wilderness soon, where she can live a long and happy life
telling her family and friends about her great adventure to the Big Apple for the Christmas Holidays.
Here’s
a link...
to the GO FUND ME page
to help the wildlife center carry on it’s
mission.
https://www.gofundme.com/f/ravensbeard-wildlife-center-forever-home
PS) Photographs used here were in the public domain, so I borrowed them, temporarily.
7 comments:
I saw that cute little owl on the news. Who wouldn't love a face like that?
That little fellow is adorable. I too hope they release him back to his own area. Love your new decorations. Blessings, xoxo, Susie
It's a Christmas miracle in the making ! What a wonderful way to remember him. Owls do have a special place in my heart !
Well I guess I can miss something by not watching TV. What a sweet story. I know that soft heart of yours grabbed this one. You made a good story with a nice read. THANKS I enjoyed the story it is a 'heart-grabber.'
Love from down here.
Sherry & jack
That is such a tiny owl. I wonder if he still needed his mother? Did she look for him?
Isn't he adorable? I hope he lives a long, wonderful life and is released back to a home-for-him habitat. Happy Thanksgiving- Diana
It is a miracle he survived all of it. Must have suffered quite a shock. Hope he will be released to his natural habitat. Sweet little thing. We used to hear them here but not in a couple of years now. Thanks.
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