Northern Saw-whet Owl
Aegolius acadicus

In October 2021, Willow was found on a sidewalk in Shorewood. After being taken to a wildlife rehabilitator, she was deemed non-releasable due to the severity of her wing injury.

Hatch Year: 2020

Weight: 3-4 oz

Wingspan: 16 – 19 in

Lifespan in the Wild: 7 years

Lifespan in Captivity: 15 years

Fun Fact: The name “saw-whet” comes from the bird’s call: European settlers thought its hoot resembled the sound of a whetstone sharpening a saw.