EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — A baby great horned owl, named Hootie, is on the path to recovery and slated for release in the coming weeks after being found on ABC-7’s Hillary Floren’s lavender farm in Tularosa and received care from multiple wildlife organizations.
Cressie Drummond was out for her morning walk when she spotted the owlet on the ground just on the edge of the border of the farm. Drummond said Hootie was just looking at her and she described him as a “white fluff ball”.
Hilary’s family came and picked up Hootie, keeping him safe overnight from the elements and predators in the area. The next day, Hootie embarked on his first road trip to the Second Chance Wildlife Rehab Center in El Paso, followed by a transfer to the El Paso Zoo for further care…