From William Ko
Collared Scops Owl
The pair roosted nearby, allowing for a good shot.
01 Feb 26
Singapore Botanical Gardens
We can look politely, but not touch. ๐
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Snowy kids go through a few color changes growing up. This awkward middle stage may just be my favorite.
I have no idea if it's a guy or gal owl, but they're way, they are working it!
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Owls are masters in the dirty looks department.
I've caught a few owls by surprise and their glares almost could have erased me from existence!
From Pablo Moriera
Well, well, well... this picture says it all. A beautiful pair of Great Horned Owls.
Southern Alberta Canada.
January 27th, 2026.
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From Will Shieh
A burrowing owl with a wink
Sorry for being presumptuous. ๐
Interesting. We don't have oleander near me, but Wikipedia said some is grown along the Gulf Coast and California.
It sounds almost the opposite of this glue trap tree, as oleander seems poisonous to nearly everything but birds, and the sap will give you a rash.
We might have to start c/plantsaremetal if we keep finding these crazy murder plants. ๐
One of my favorite seasonal treats!
I was hooked from the very beginning. I started with an ebook of Guards, Guards, then my 3 rabies shot appointments were so far away, on the first I listened to audiobooks of Mort and Equal Rites, and at that point I just went to the beginning and have been working my way through.
I don't know if I could pick a favorite since they're all quite different. Reaper Man is probably the one I spend the most time thinking about, as I really like the portrayal of Death in Discworld. He is doing a service, and although not all are grateful for it, we get numerous opportunities to see what happens when that service is interrupted. I think the Disc also has a very generous policy in the afterlife from what I've seen so far, where it usually seems to be up to one's self where you go when Death comes for you. Plus the creation of the Death of Rats has been a surprising bit of fun!
Common names seem to depend on cultural consensus. We would need some type of popular movement.
I did see someone in a thread the other day refer to cats as land-owls, as I have occasionally promoted, so there is some hope.
Some places still call it the Owl of Athena, which I'd also be cool with. People still like Ancient Greek stuff.
Whangarei Native Bird Recovery Centre
We had a Morepork come in today who was covered in the seeds and sap of the dreaded Parapara tree or 'bird catching tree' as it's also called, and for a good reason!
In spring and summer, the parapara develops a glue- like coating on its seeds, designed to aid in seed dispersal, but remains sticky for months, trapping birds.
Why do birds get caught?
Birds are attracted to the seeds, possibly because of bugs stuck in the seed pods, and become entangled when they try to feed or fly.
Where it grows?
It's typically found on islands and coastal areas of the North Island, and is present in Auckland.
We use a citrus based solvent here at the centre which is safe on the birds and won't cause any irritation like some other common things used at home would. Please - If you find a bird that has been caught in a Parapara tree, bring it up to us rather than trying to remove them yourself
From Hengesch Bernard
A young little owl out for some tree climbing and flight practice.
Steinkauz (Jungvogel)
Ungarn, Hungary
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We are told this is a very rare siting, especially in the US. We were very blessed to see a Boreal Owl at The (Sax-Zim) Bog and it was with thanks to a quick text and shout to jump in the car by guide Judd Brink...
"A rather mysterious owl of dense northern woodlands. Except when calling at night in very early spring, it is easily overlooked. Until the 1970s it was not known to breed anywhere south of Canada; recent explorations have shown that it is a resident in many mountain ranges in the western United States, nesting in forest at the highest elevations. In the northeast, winter invasions sometimes bring a few Boreal Owls south to areas frequented by birders
From Florida Keys Wild Bird Rehab Center
These boots are more than just fashionable footwear!
When birds come into our center with injured feet or toes, we apply sturdy booties to their feet to help with the healing process. This young Eastern Screech Owl was admitted after not being turned in as soon as they were found fallen from a nest. Upon admission, his toes were fractured, and he was unable to perch or stand properly. We fitted him with corrective booties to allow his toes to heal and stabilize his ankles. This nestling had the bootie on for a short period of time and they were removed once his feet and ankles were healed!
Remember, it is illegal to keep any native birds and can be detrimental to a young bird's development if they are not handed over to a licensed wildlife rehabber as soon as they are found injured.
From Three Rivers Avian Center
As we were moving Ambassadors and smaller patients indoors, this screech owl was having none of it! It dodged Caleb then Ron, then did a minor faceplant in the snow on the roof in his Flight Barn room. No injury at all, but it was a photo op!
He's indoors, grumping. As soon as the weather breaks, we will be releasing 4 patients back to their habitats, including this screech owl.
From Dave Foreman
This was a fun experiment with the Short-eared Owls of Skagit County (Washington state). It happens fast.
From Glenn Bartley
A pair of Band-bellied Owls getting ready to start the evening hunt...
BBOs are close relatives of our other South American friend, the Spectacled Owl.
From Emily Marvel
This image features a burrowing owl (Athene cunicularia) photographed in the Florida Everglades, a region where open ground and sandy soils provide ideal conditions for this unique species. Unlike most owls that nest in trees, burrowing owls live below ground and depend on burrows for protection and raising their young.
Burrowing owls are unusual among owls because they are frequently active during the day, particularly in the morning and late afternoon. Their keen eyesight helps them detect insects, small mammals, and reptiles, while their long legs allow them to run efficiently across open terrain.
Burrowing Owls typically have bright yellow irises, but a small percentage of owls found in Florida have dark brown or spangled yellow and brown irises which could be the result of a recessive gene being expressed. In Florida, burrowing owls are listed as a species of special concern, largely due to ongoing habitat loss. Seeing one in its natural environment serves as a reminder of the importance of conserving the open landscapes of the Everglades that support this and many other native species.
From Northern River Wildlife Hospital
Recently, we had the pleasure of treating this male Greater Sooty Owl.
Sooty was found on a driveway unable to stand, with clenched claws and his head flexed backwards. After a thorough examination, our veterinary team found no external or internal injuries and noted that he was in good body condition. The cause was identified as an engorged paralysis tick located beneath his eye.
Sooty was admitted for treatment, which included IV fluids, pain relief and tick antiserum. Within 24 hours, he was standing and showing aggression toward us. A 100% improvement!
After a few days in hospital care, Sooty was cleared for release and successfully returned to the location where he was found.
This is a fantastic outcome for a species listed as vulnerable in NSW.
While animals can become paralyzed and ultimately die from the neurotoxin if left untreated, it usually just causes itching or numbness in humans.
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One can go to other language versions of the Wikipedia as well and the info is different. The pages aren't just translations from English.
I'll check out different countries' pages sometimes to see different culture references or to see what names are in other languages. Very useful.
en.wikipedia
de.wikipedia (translated)