1. Use a large box or container lined with newspaper, and an old cloth. punch holes in the lid for ventilation.

2. Put in a small container of water.

3. Gently put the bird in the box and close the top. Put the box in a warm, quiet, dry and dark place in the house if possible.

4. Ring the number 07731 552 909 or in emergency , when hospital is closed, phone
RSPCA 0300 1234999












1. Throw a rug or cloth over the casualty if you can, be very careful of the claws.

2. wrap the cloth well round but make sure it has air to breathe.

3. If possible put in a box large enough for the bird to stand up.

4. Handle as little as possible.

5. Put the box in a warm, dark, quiet place.

6. Do not put in water or attempt to put water in the beak. Ring Joanna Vinson 01364 72174.










Owlets which fall out of the nest in early Spring usually have parents close by. In the case of a young Tawny Owls or Little Owls, provided it looks healthy, lift carefully and place the baby owl on a branch at head height so that it is less likely to be predated.
In the case of young Barn Owls (usually found in or near buildings/nestboxes), the baby owl must be put back in the nest otherwise it will starve!


If would like to know what species of young owl it is or need further advice please click here: Barn Owl Trust


For help, contact the Barn Owl Trust as above, ring Joanna Vinson on 01364 72174 , Devon Wildlife Hospital on 07731 552 909 or your local vet.

If an emergence and the hospital is closed, phone the RSPCA on 0300 1234999