Owls can also be found dead, as owls that come to cities or near houses are often starved.
In winter, owls can also be seen near city centers. When winter comes, owls are often hungry and they seek to be close to people in the hope of food.
For example, mouse owls have been found in other parts of Pirkanmaa.
Owls are of great interest to bird watchers. People gather at good observation points until it’s overcrowded. However, this reduces the opportunities for owls to eat.
– Getting nutrition must be secured. It is also necessary for the owls to rest without disturbance, says Helin.
Dead owls are often found
Owls are often found near urban settlements, also dead. The biggest reasons for this are poor fitness, hitting a car on the side of the road or hitting the windows of buildings.
If you find a dead owl, you have to check if the owl has a ring. The tire information must be reported to the tire office of the Natural History Museum.
An owl in poor condition must be reported to the local animal protection association.
In Pirkanmaa, for example, for the Pirkanmaa Animal Protection Association.