Learning to fly from the ground up: Owl sighting in Redondo Beach sparks public service announcement

""At this age where they have flight feathers or fledging feathers, they're starting to branch out and learn how to fly and move around," Evelo said."

""Unfortunately in Redondo Beach we have a lot of palm trees and that's not a great home for owls because there's no branches for them to start learning how to fly," she said."

""Don't worry, their parents are still taking care of them. You'll see mom and dad still coming down to feed them," Evelo said."

""The video also advises residents not to approach or touch owl fledgings and to keep pets and children away to avoid stressing the bird.""

Young great horned owls in Redondo Beach often fall to the ground while learning to fly, a normal part of their development. The local geography, dominated by palm trees, complicates this process as they lack branches for support. Police emphasize that fledgling owls remain under parental care for weeks and advise residents not to disturb them. A public service announcement video has been released to educate the community on how to respond when encountering these young birds, including keeping pets and children away to reduce stress on the owls.

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