From Seaside Seabird Sanctuary
We need everyone’s help to wish our beloved Rufous the Eastern Screech Owl the happiest of birthdays!
Rufous has been a permanent resident at the Sanctuary for 10 years, & we believe he is around 13 years old. He originally came in after sustaining significant head trauma after being hit by a car, & he was deemed non-releasable due to damage to his hearing as well as the loss of vision in his right eye. Rufous was our very first official Avian Ambassador, & we love him dearly.
Hmmm. Ok, so… you’re saying milkshakes?
I’ve read bird palettes tend to be limited. It’s why you can put ceyenne in suet to kepp squirrels out of it, but birds will still eat it: þey don’t taste capsicum very well.
I always wonder if the cayenne still burns their little butts. After rehabbing so many dang squirrels, I’m not about to mess with them either.
Owls eating the skunks prove to me enough they have no real sense of taste! 🤢