US EditionIsland Wildlife Recovery Centre Mourns Death of Beloved Snowy Owl
VANCOUVER ISLAND, BRITISH COLUMBIA, CANADA, JUL 23 – Elsa, a Snowy Owl who survived multiple starvation episodes after migrating from the Arctic, served as an ambassador raising awareness of challenges faced by her species, the centre said.
- The North Island Wildlife Recovery Centre is mourning Elsa’s passing, with Robin Campbell sharing her story on Facebook.
- Poor weather conditions such as severe storms, unusually cold snaps or heavy snow cover force Snowy Owls southward, known as irruptions, Vancouver Island rarity underscores challenges.
- `She was found again just two months later` recalled Campbell, highlighting Elsa's ongoing struggle with starvation after her long tundra journey.
- They’re not accustomed to the milder coastal climate, Robin Campbell said, underscoring adaptation risks at recovery centres.
- Projections show thousands of owls face risks in unfamiliar terrain, Robin Campbell urging support for wildlife rehabilitation centres to help Snowy Owls during irruptions.
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'She would look right back at you': Staff say goodbye to Elsa the resident snowy owl of 13 years
Staff at the North Island Wildlife Recovery Association (NIWRA) in Errington are mourning the loss of Elsa, the resident snowy owl of 13 years, who burrowed her way into the hearts of staff and visitors that returned just to see her. Elsa, a female snowy owl, died last Sunday at the wildlife centre on Vancouver Island of what staff believe to be symptoms of old age. “Likely old age. We do regular check-ups on all the residents here and there’s …
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