As summer daylight hours are dwindling, the BC SPCA is asking drivers to keep watch for nocturnal mammals like owls, who like to hunt in low light.

“As the days get shorter and people commute to and from work in the dark, nocturnal animals like owls are also active at these times, hunting near roadsides for small rodents like mice and shrews,” says BC SPCA manager, wild animal welfare Dr. Andrea Wallace.

“As a result, they are at higher risk from vehicle collisions during this time of year, and we encourage those on the road to exercise extra caution when driving.”

The organization’s animal rehabilitation centre (Wild ARC) had 18 owls of four different species admitted after being hit by a car last year.

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