Snowy owl. Via The Raptor Center at the University of Minnesota.

The snowy owl who made the mistake of making Washington, D.C. her home and was subsequently hit by a Metro bus and SUV is in Minnesota for treatment.

According to a release from The Raptor Center at the University of Minnesota, the snowy owl was being treated at an East Coast rehabilitation center but was transferred so damaged feathers could be replaced.

The owl was in-clinic yesterday afternoon having damaged wing feathers replaced through a process known as imping. Since feather shafts are hollow, replacement feathers can be fitted, inserted and glued in by trained professionals, using a piece of bamboo as a connector between the bird and new feathers. Replacing the owl’s damaged feathers will allow the owl to once again fly with the maneuverability it needs for survival in the wild.

The center says the owl’s prognosis is good. She will undergo a flight test next week to establish an exercise routine that will hopefully lead to her return to the wild. Updates on the owl can be found here.