Great horned owl ‘in good spirits’ after being hit by car in Boulder

DENVER (KDVR) — The Boulder Police Department said a great horned owl seemed to be “in good spirits” after she was hit by a car and rescued.

Police said a member of the community called for help Friday afternoon. Officers think she was likely flying low looking for a snack when she was struck.

Animal protection officers responded and safely caught the owl then took her to get checked out at Birds of Prey, a nonprofit organization that takes in injured and orphaned birds for rehabilitation and eventually a safe release.

“We hope she recovers quickly and we’re thankful a community member called us to help,” the department said in a post on X.