The Daily Hoot #45
2026-08-01
A small parliament of bright animal notes to start the day.
Owl Watch
Barred owl rescued after becoming entangled in fishing lure in Madison County
ONEIDA - Judy Cusworth, a licensed wildlife rehabilitator, recently rescued a barred owl from a tree after it got caught in a fishing lure.
Source: Rome Sentinel
Rescue caught on camera: Owl caught in fishing line
A barred owl was found in a remote area hanging 20 feet off the ground, caught in fishing line with a lure in its wing.
Source: Spectrum News
When a Great Horned Owl in Waco turned my balcony into its nesting and nurturing grounds
Wildlife experts say if you live in Central Texas, it is only a matter of time before this happens to you too.
Source: KWTX
The Raccoon Hollow
Raccoon | State of Tennessee, Wildlife Resources Agency
The raccoon, a familiar masked, nocturnal mammal, is found statewide in Tennessee. It is a medium-sized, stocky mammal with a distinctive black mask, outlined in white, over the eyes.
Source: www.tn.gov
Wishing you a soft landing into the rest of the morning.
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