Owl Run Afoul of the Mob?!

From Florida Keys Wild Bird Rehab Center

These boots are more than just fashionable footwear!

When birds come into our center with injured feet or toes, we apply sturdy booties to their feet to help with the healing process. This young Eastern Screech Owl was admitted after not being turned in as soon as they were found fallen from a nest. Upon admission, his toes were fractured, and he was unable to perch or stand properly. We fitted him with corrective booties to allow his toes to heal and stabilize his ankles. This nestling had the bootie on for a short period of time and they were removed once his feet and ankles were healed!

Remember, it is illegal to keep any native birds and can be detrimental to a young bird's development if they are not handed over to a licensed wildlife rehabber as soon as they are found injured.