Wilfred The Barn Owl Returns

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

Thursday, March 14, 2024

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

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Rosemary Williams, West Tisbury
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!
March 15, 2024 - 5:53am

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