​Randolph is a female Eastern screech-owl (Megascops asio) from the Elkins area of Randolph County. She came to the ACCA in 2017 as a young owl that had been hit by a vehicle. She suffered head and eye trauma, and unfortunately, Randolph can't see well enough to return to the wild.
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Eastern screech-owls are one of the most common species treated by the ACCA. Most injuries are sustained by being hit by vehicles, and range from head trauma to broken bones. Also, because screech-owls often nest in cavities in dead trees, their nests are sometimes destroyed when these trees fall down or are removed by homeowners. Screech-owls can live in suburban habitats in addition to forested habitats, so be on the lookout for these owls near you!

​For more information about this species: https://www.allaboutbirds.org/guide/Eastern_Screech-Owl