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From A Place Called Hope

OK, something light to make you smile!! Orion with his favorite stuffie.

Orion is a solo ambassador Northern Saw Whet Owl at A Place Called Hope. He is solo because his room mate passed away from old age. He desperately needs a buddy, but we don't wish harm on any Saw Whet out there!! If one comes along that can not be released due to an injury that would compromise survival in the wild, we will apply for acquisition. Until then, the stuffie will need to do.

Orion is not young himself, and he does have a few mirrors in his aviary. I can't say I have ever caught him looking at the mirrors, but this stuffie he is often seated next to. Perhaps the eyes are the attraction? Awwww... hearts to Orion!

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[–] anon6789@lemmy.world 5 points 2 days ago

"We've got a much better relationship than that grubby Punch the monkey....why aren't we all over tv and social media?!"