# @conservancyswf on Instagram

- **Type:** Image
- **Original URL:** https://www.instagram.com/p/DTA3vGclbX1
- **Gondola URL:** https://gondola.cc/posts/38445219-conservancyswf-instagram
- **Thumbnail:** https://img.gondola.cc/tr:w-,h-,fo-auto/postThumbnails/f146804c8b.jpg
- **Posted:** 2026-01-02T15:38:13.000+00:00
- **Account Owner:** Conservancy of SWFL (@conservancyswf) — https://gondola.cc/conservancyswf

## Caption

A local resident recently noticed a Great Horned Owl swimming in a small lake. Since owls aren’t built for swimming, she knew something wasn’t right. When the owl finally reached the shore, it appeared exhausted. She quickly called our wildlife hospital for guidance, safely contained the owl with help from our staff, and a critter courier transported it to our hospital.

Once admitted, our veterinarian performed a full exam and discovered a soft tissue injury to the owl’s left wing. The owl is now recovering in one of our outdoor enclosures, where it can rest and heal in a more natural environment as it regains strength.

Fun Fact: Great Horned Owls can rotate their heads up to 270 degrees thanks to an extra neck vertebrae. This is an incredible adaptation that helps them stay alert to their surroundings.

📷: Noa R. | Wildlife Intern

## Stats

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- **Likes:** 146
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- **Comments:** 5

## Credits

| Name | Username | Profile | Role |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Noa Rahat | @noarahat2003 | https://gondola.cc/noarahat2003 | Photographer |
| Conservancy of SWFL | @conservancyswf | https://gondola.cc/conservancyswf | Account Manager |
| Noa Rahat | @noarahat2003 | https://gondola.cc/noarahat2003 | Creator |

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