Wild Care Cape Cod brings Wilfred the Barn Owl back to Whipporwill Farm in West Tisbury to release it where it was rescued.

Andrew Woodruff hoists owl box into the barn loft. – Ray Ewing
Andrew Woodruff prepares barn wall for owl box. – Ray Ewing
Aligning the owl box. – Ray Ewing
Rebecca Sanders, Anna Greene, Bob Woodruff (left to right) pulling the owl box into place. – Ray Ewing
Andrew Woodruff overseeing operations from aloft. – Ray Ewing
A team of West Tisbury farmers congregated to assist in the operation. – Ray Ewing
Andrew Woodruff installing a perch under the entrance. – Ray Ewing
Stephanie Ellis of Wild Care Cape Cod talking owls with Bob Woodruff. – Ray Ewing
Stephanie Ellis handling the owl. – Ray Ewing
Andrew Woodruff, Rebecca Sanders, Stephanie Ellis (left to right) with the owl. – Ray Ewing
The owl is uncomfortable in the daylight but relatively docile. – Ray Ewing
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Stephanie Ellis examined the owl before bringing it to its new home. – Ray Ewing
Andrew Woodruff carrying wood shavings into the loft. – Ray Ewing
Placing the owl in the box. – Ray Ewing
Andrew Woodruff next to the newly inhabited owl box in his barn. – Ray Ewing
Bob Woodruff congratulates Andrew Woodruff on a job well done. – Ray Ewing

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  1. I’d love permission to come see Wilfred at his new home on Whipporwill Farm. I loved the photos. It’s almost as if he’s smiling!

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