Not a hoot - Dramatic clean up job for owl found in Devon slurry pit

This tawny owl is 'lucky to be alive' after it was rescued from a slurry pit in Broadhembury, near Honiton.

The filthy bird was found huddled up next to the pit by a member of the public who called the RSPCA.

The little bird was taken to West Hatch RSPCA Wildlife Centre near Taunton for a deep-clean and a bath.

Fortunately the owl cleaned up well with her plume looking as good as new.

The bird will be monitored and released back into the wild when she is well enough.