Sanford the Screech
Sanford the Screech
From Audubon Center for Birds of Prey
Sanford the Eastern Screech-Owl looks out at yet another afternoon rainstorm here in Maitland.
Eastern Screech-Owls are the smallest species of owl found in Florida, fully grown at about six inches long. Sanford is a red or rufous morph, but this species also comes in gray and brown. The complex patterns of bands, spots, and colors help Eastern Screech-Owls the target of larger predators like Great Horned Owls and house cats, so camouflage is important for them.
Eastern Screech-Owls rely on tree cavities for nesting and protection, so humans can help them by preserving trees and putting up nest boxes. blend in well with tree bark. These small owls are often
My father used to be the VP that managed the Bird of Prey center with Dr. Yokel! But that was decades ago. I remember sometimes he'd bring the screech owl's home for the weekend or Daisy the Barn own.
Is Trouble the Bald eagle still around?
It just have been very memorable to get so close to the birds on a regular basis!
I didn't see anything about Daisy, she was not on the most recent visitor guide.
I did see they had a very nice tribute to Trouble though. It looks like they had to say goodbye to him last year.
Trouble the Teacher
There is also a tribute to Dr. Yokel as well.
Tribute
Obit
That's unfortunate but he had a great run...I still remember the day that my dad brought Trouble to my second grade class to talk about rescuing birds of prey..It was really neat!
God how time flies...I think I was in 2nd grade in '90.
I got lucky being able to see these birds growing up, I need to try to go back some day soon!
Sorry last edit: I just remembered right after my father was hired, we all were invited to an event, my father, mother and all 3 kids. My youngest brother was probably 2 at the time on being introduced to my father's new boss, looks at Dr Yokel and asked l, "Mr, why are so you fat?"
He handled it like an absolute gentleman and a pro while my poor father was absolutely mortified.
Couple years later Dr. Yokel found a stray with puppies and that's how we got our childhood dog, we couldn't agree on all * name, so we named him Bernie, after Dr. Yokel.
Thanks you for unlocking and reminding me of core memories!