In what's being described as a "hoot-worthy rescue," Charlestown officers saved a distressed barred owl Monday morning.

According to the Fish and Wildlife Service, barred owls are competing for the available habitat with spotted owls and the spotted owls are losing the battle.

A bird strike! Indeed, a beautiful, barred owl had crashed into the patio door, beak-first. Whether it had broken its neck or was merely stunned was not clear. Its breathing was deep and regular, but ...