A residential rooftop in the posh Shastri Nagar area of Bhilwara witnessed an unusual sight when three barn owls suddenly appeared, causing a stir among the local residents. Family members were startled to discover the birds resting together on top of the building and immediately alerted local authorities. The swift call led a dedicated rescue team from the forest department to rush to the location.
Rooftop discovery in Shastri Nagar
The incident took place at house number 845, situated near the parking garage in the Shastri Nagar locality. Konark Manglani discovered the birds perched on the rooftop of his property, prompting an urgent call for professional help. Forest guards Deepa Kanwar and Savitri Teli, alongside civil defense volunteer and wildlife rescuer Narayan Lal Bairwa, arrived at the scene. The team assessed the situation carefully before initiating a cautious rescue operation to handle the winged visitors.
Safe execution of the rescue mission
The rescue personnel exercised extreme care to capture all three owls without causing them any physical harm or unnecessary distress. Following the successful containment operation, forest officials oversaw the release of the barn owls back into their natural and suitable wilderness habitat, ensuring they could roam free safely.
Scientific details about the species
Following the rescue, wildlife rescuer Narayan Lal Bairwa shared important facts regarding the species, noting that the scientific name of the rescued bird is Tyto alba, which belongs to a widely distributed family of owls. He explained that while the world hosts more than 223 distinct species of owls, ordinary citizens typically encounter only a handful of them. Wildlife often wanders into populated residential zones driven by the search for food, secure shelter, or protection against harsh weather conditions. Citizens are advised not to panic or harm these animals, but rather to notify trained professionals or forest authorities immediately.
Department guidelines for citizens
The forest department has urged the general public to refrain from attempting to catch or chase away any wild animal or bird found near houses or rooftops. Officials emphasized that people should report such sightings directly to authorized wildlife rescuers or the forest department so the creature can be handled safely and relocated to an appropriate natural environment.
