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Interns Find Little Animal With Eyes 'Frozen Shut' And Scoop Her Out Of Snow
- Interns at Mount Washington Observatory spotted a snowy owl with eyes frozen shut and rescued it onsite.
- The bird was later identified as a northern saw-whet owl and examined by wildlife experts.
- Rescuers warmed the owl, confirmed its health, and released it back into the wild the same day.
- The effort highlighted ongoing weather research work at Mount Washington Observatory and a donation appeal.
- The Mount Washington Observatory documented the incident in an Instagram post from the rescue.
- The owl was released back into its surrounding wilderness after warming up and recovery.
- The rescuers collaborated with a birding volunteer and New Hampshire Fish and Game for expert guidance.
- The owl is a northern saw-whet, a small species noted for its yellow eyes and large head.
- Weather researchers say the incident supports safety and climate research outreach.
- The interns led the initial rescue steps before wildlife staff took over for formal assessment.
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