{"product_id":"northern_saw-whet_owl","title":"Northern Saw-whet Owl","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 88, 124);\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eEach package comprises a personalized certificate with the recipient's name, an 8 x 10 photo, and qualifies for a tax receipt.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"a_GcMg font-feature-liga-off font-feature-clig-off font-feature-calt-off text-decoration-none text-strikethrough-none\"\u003eNorthern Saw-whet Owl (\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a_GcMg font-feature-liga-off font-feature-clig-off font-feature-calt-off text-decoration-none text-strikethrough-none\"\u003eAegolius acadicus\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a_GcMg font-feature-liga-off font-feature-clig-off font-feature-calt-off text-decoration-none text-strikethrough-none\"\u003e).\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDate of admission\u003c\/strong\u003e: \u003cspan class=\"a_GcMg font-feature-liga-off font-feature-clig-off font-feature-calt-off text-decoration-none text-strikethrough-none\"\u003eJune 14, 2026\u003c\/span\u003e.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eReason for admission\u003c\/strong\u003e: \u003cspan class=\"a_GcMg font-feature-liga-off font-feature-clig-off font-feature-calt-off text-decoration-none text-strikethrough-none\"\u003eOrphaned\/Injured\u003c\/span\u003e.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePatient History\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"cvGsUA block-font-kerning-none block-font-feature-liga-off block-font-feature-clig-off block-font-feature-calt-off direction-ltr align-start para-style-body\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a_GcMg font-feature-liga-off font-feature-clig-off font-feature-calt-off text-decoration-none text-strikethrough-none\"\u003eThe Northern Saw-whet Owl is one of the smallest owl species in North America, weighing only about \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a_GcMg font-feature-liga-off font-feature-clig-off font-feature-calt-off text-decoration-none text-strikethrough-none\"\u003e80 grams\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a_GcMg font-feature-liga-off font-feature-clig-off font-feature-calt-off text-decoration-none text-strikethrough-none\"\u003e as an adult. Found throughout northern forests and the western mountains, this nocturnal, cavity-nesting raptor inhabits primarily coniferous forests, as well as wooded riparian areas, swamps, and bogs across Alberta. Some individuals remain year-round, while others migrate south or move to lower elevations during the winter.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"cvGsUA block-font-kerning-none block-font-feature-liga-off block-font-feature-clig-off block-font-feature-calt-off direction-ltr align-start para-style-body\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a_GcMg font-feature-liga-off font-feature-clig-off font-feature-calt-off text-decoration-none text-strikethrough-none\"\u003eNorthern Saw-whet Owls typically hunt from low branches along forest edges, remaining perfectly still as they scan the forest floor for prey. Their diet consists primarily of small mammals, especially deer mice and voles, though they will also hunt small birds and insects when available. During the winter, their small size limits their ability to hunt through deep snow, so they rely on listening for small mammals moving beneath shallower snow cover. These tiny owls are easily recognized by their large, rounded heads, bright yellow eyes, black beaks, feathered feet, and rich reddish-brown plumage marked with white spots and streaks that provide excellent camouflage. Females are typically larger than males.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"cvGsUA block-font-kerning-none block-font-feature-liga-off block-font-feature-clig-off block-font-feature-calt-off direction-ltr align-start para-style-body\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a_GcMg font-feature-liga-off font-feature-clig-off font-feature-calt-off text-decoration-none text-strikethrough-none\"\u003eBreeding season occurs from March through July. Rather than building their own nests, Northern Saw-whet Owls use abandoned woodpecker cavities or nest boxes. Females lay \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a_GcMg font-feature-liga-off font-feature-clig-off font-feature-calt-off text-decoration-none text-strikethrough-none\"\u003e5–7 eggs\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a_GcMg font-feature-liga-off font-feature-clig-off font-feature-calt-off text-decoration-none text-strikethrough-none\"\u003e, usually several days apart, resulting in chicks hatching at different times after an incubation period of approximately \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a_GcMg font-feature-liga-off font-feature-clig-off font-feature-calt-off text-decoration-none text-strikethrough-none\"\u003e27–29 days\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a_GcMg font-feature-liga-off font-feature-clig-off font-feature-calt-off text-decoration-none text-strikethrough-none\"\u003e. Both parents defend the nest while remaining as inconspicuous as possible. In the wild, Northern Saw-whet Owls typically live \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a_GcMg font-feature-liga-off font-feature-clig-off font-feature-calt-off text-decoration-none text-strikethrough-none\"\u003e3–7 years\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a_GcMg font-feature-liga-off font-feature-clig-off font-feature-calt-off text-decoration-none text-strikethrough-none\"\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"cvGsUA block-font-kerning-none block-font-feature-liga-off block-font-feature-clig-off block-font-feature-calt-off direction-ltr align-start para-style-body\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a_GcMg font-feature-liga-off font-feature-clig-off font-feature-calt-off text-decoration-none text-strikethrough-none\"\u003eThis Northern Saw-whet Owlet was found near a campground outside Sundre, covered in mud and unable to move. Although the exact circumstances are unknown, it had become orphaned and was admitted to AIWC's care. After being cleaned, assessed, and treated, it has been recovering well in rehabilitation. We hope to successfully raise this young owl until it is fully capable of hunting and flying independently before releasing it back into the wild.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"AIWC.ca","offers":[{"title":"$25 \/ Physical Mail-Out \/ Birthday","offer_id":41749906391134,"sku":null,"price":25.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"$25 \/ Physical Mail-Out \/ Happy Holidays","offer_id":41749906423902,"sku":null,"price":25.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"$25 \/ Physical Mail-Out \/ Valentine's Day","offer_id":41749906456670,"sku":null,"price":25.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"$25 \/ Physical Mail-Out \/ Anniversary","offer_id":41906010456158,"sku":null,"price":25.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"$25 \/ Physical Mail-Out \/ None\/Other","offer_id":41749906489438,"sku":null,"price":25.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"$25 \/ Digital E-mail \/ 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