A Great Horned Owl rescued by a veterinary technician after being struck by a car in Napa County has made a full recovery and been released back into the wild. The owl suffered a coracoid fracture, a critical bone for flight, and required weeks of careful treatment and creative bandaging to keep her wing still.
After several weeks of healing, including treatment for a corneal abrasion and foot injuries, the owl was cleared for release. She was set free at a safe site near the intersection where she was found, far enough from traffic but within her familiar territory. The team at Napa Wildlife Rescue celebrated her successful return to the wild…