Two orphaned tawny owlets, rescued in Cheltenham after being grounded, will stay in rehab due to habitat loss from tree felling.

Two tawny owlet siblings were orphaned in Cheltenham after being found grounded in February and rescued by volunteers from The Vale Wildlife Hospital. Initially dehydrated and underweight, they improved with care and developed flight feathers. Tree felling at their nesting site prevented their return to the wild, so they will remain in rehabilitation and are expected to be released later in 2026. The case underscores the impact of habitat loss on wildlife during breeding seasons.