Injured Eagle Owl returned to the wild in Alhama de MurciaThe bird of prey spent three months recuperating in a sanctuary in the Murcia RegionAn injured eagle owl has been nursed back to health and released into the wild in the Region of Murcia. Also of interest: Eagle owls seized from illegal owners in Murcia released into their natural habitatFinally, after a three-month recovery, the Wildlife Centre, together with the general director of the Natural Environment, Fulgencio Perona, released the eagle owl. Eagle owls are the largest nocturnal bird of prey in Murcia, reaching a wingspan of up to 1.88 centimetres. Though a species of interest, eagle owls can be found all across Spain and the Region of Murcia and the population trends are positive on the whole. The 'El Valle' Wildlife Recovery Centre is funded by the ERDF Region of Murcia Operational Program 2014-2020.

Source: Libya Today April 08, 2022 17:00 UTC