Ray Putnam, vice-chair of the South Okanagan Rehabilitation Centre for Owls, relaxes in front of the new clinic under construction. Putnam was on hand May 5 during an open house. At right, SORCO manager Lauren Meads sees how “Pilot” the burrowing owl is doing.

Ray Putnam, vice-chair of the South Okanagan Rehabilitation Centre for Owls, relaxes in front of the new clinic under construction. Putnam was on hand May 5 during an open house. At right, SORCO manager Lauren Meads sees how “Pilot” the burrowing owl is doing.

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Lyonel Doherty photos