Blue Morpho butterfly from Costa Rica - photo taken at the Santa Barbara Natural History Museum
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Blue Morpho butterfly from Costa Rica - photo taken at the Santa Barbara Natural History Museum
Malachite butterfly from Costa Rica - photo taken at the Santa Barbara Natural History Museum
Puku’s feathers are soft and delicate with the humble browns and grays you’d find in Oak Tree bark. We were tempted to ask if we could touch her. The little Western Screech Owl appeared to invite tactile contact from humans. We were told that in the past, she was petted, and her head area rubbed but some of her feathers were rubbed off, …loved off, because of the oil present on our fingers. Puku had developed a little bald patch which has since resolved. So, no more petting for this avian gal.
Puku has cloudy eyes. She had contracted a virus when a youngster that would have blinded her completely if it were not for veterinary intervention. She has 25% vision in her right but was totally blind in her left eye.
Puku is one of seven birds of prey that serve as education ambassadors. All were rescued and rehabilitated and, due to permanent disabilities, can no longer survive in the wild. EITS is the only licensed raptor education program in Santa Barbara County. The birds’ live presence and their unique stories of survival educate about impacts of human activities, good and bad, and foster respect and understanding for wild species and their habitats.
Eyes in the Sky (EITS) has been Santa Barbara Audubon Society’s key wildlife education program since 2000.
Shot taken at Butterflies Alive! exhibit at the Santa Barbara Natural History Museum, August 2014.
This photo was taken during a slide show at the bugfest.
This photo was taken during a slide show at the bugfest.
This photo was taken during a slide show at the bugfest.
