I saw a post last week talking about these mega-barns popping up on the US-Cansda border to hold something like 25,000 dairy cows each and the inevitable pollution that was going to make its way into the shared waterways. It sounded pretty serious so I didn't want to make a smartass comment, but my first thought was: what are the chances of this evolving us some mega-barns owls? ๐ค๐
From Jeremy Johnson
This tiny Western Screech Owl was perched in a saguaro cactus skeleton. Despite their name, they don't really screech - their call is a soft, bouncing trill that drifts through the desert night. Small but fierce, these perfectly camouflaged hunters feed on insects, scorpions, rodents, and even small birds under the moonlight.
From Gerrit Vyn
A few moments from a Great Gray Owl nest.
The female stays close to the chicks while the male hunts nearby, delivering voles throughout the day.
At this stage the owlets spend much of their time watching and waiting.
From Derek Yeo
Long-Eared Owl (Asio otus)
"Wing Wrap Mousie Meal"
China
Looking at various specimens of the cup, it looks like there were a lot of happy accidents. Some versions have some pretty funny eyeballs! ๐
It would be awesome to know how to sculpt or carve. The only thing I ever carved was a very minimal fish, though I do love it!
I'm making life sized standies of all 8 owls of Pennsylvania for the clinic open house, and that is proving enough of a challenge for me as it is!
Lol with that username, you should be telling me! ๐
It looks to be beading up nicely in that photo.
I saw no update that it wasn't released, so it likely got set free as planned.
"I dunno... maybe they thought it made it look like an owl this way? You like owls, so we made your owl cups vaguely shared like owls?"
I looked up some other Acropolis owls and I liked this little guy. This site has a neat 3D rotatable scan of it.
I also noticed that some had 2 horizontal handles while others had them going with one vertical.
It made me wonder if it was something deeper than a stylistic choice.
Kewl!
I wonder why the second handle? Symmetry or something else? It's not very big.
It looks like a nice tender moment. (Though for all I know, she may be scolding the little brat for the 15th time today ๐)
I'm not sure how many baby pics you guys want. I see a ton, but I think a lot look the same and it could easily overwhelm things, so I've been trying to keep it to really unique things like this.
It may be my personal bias, since for every pic I share with you all, I probably see a dozen or 2. So just a general reminder to everyone, always feel free to say "gimme more/less of such and such!" I'm here to show you what you want to see.
I always hear people saying native people in the extreme north have (insert big number) words for snow.
I'm pretty sure owls have a similar thing for ways of expressing dissatisfaction. ๐
From Simone Salvatori
Little Owl
Sony A1
Settings: 1/800s f/6.3 ISO 3200 Sony FE 200-600mm f/5.6-6.3 G OSS
Umbria Italy July 2025
From Ric Mac
A tender moment between Mama Great Horned Owl and her juvenile owlet. Palm Beach County, FL
From Don Wiggans
I had a lovely day watching the Great Grey Owl fly from one spot to another. The Great Grey Owl has a massive wingspan of about 5 feet. While they have the largest wingspan and body length of any North American owl, their weight is relatively low, generally only 2 to 3 lbs, due to their thick plumage.
Ontario, March 2026
That's 1.5 meters and 0.9-1.3 kilos for the rest of you out there.
From Venessa Gray
Oliver patroling his territory around the transmission tower where Olivia is incubating her eggs. Great Horned Owls are incredibly silent when flying, as its wings are intricately designed for this. A magnificent hunter who is swift and graceful in flight. You are doing great, Oliver! ๐๐๐
From Kendra Disilva
As the first faint light of dawn filters in, a red morph eastern screech owl rests deep in his tree hollow, sheltered from the cool morning air. His feathers, a rich russet, contrasts with the bark, while his large, luminous yellow eyes remain wide open, soaking in the first hints of light. In this quiet, hidden place, he watches the world awaken, a secret keeper of the early dawn.
From Michel van Nieuwland
Finally managed to photograph these little owls in love together, and in a lovely setting too - sunshine. ๐๐๐ฆ
Bosuil / Tawny Owl / Strix Aluco
Sony A6700 Sony FE 400-800mm F6.3-8 G OSS ISO320 | 916MM | F8.0 | 1/400s
The Netherlands (Noord Holland), 12/03/2026
Original Dutch Text
Eindelijk gelukt om deze verliefde uiltjes samen op de foto te zetten en ook nog in een heerlijk
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From Adrian Di Vincenzo
Looking back through my archives late last year I found an image that I can't believe I hadn't seen earlier.
This juvenile Powerful Owl coming into the world with plenty to say. Could possibly be my favourite image yet of this wonderful species. What a moment I nearly missed!
From Raptor Center of Tampa Bay
Just thought I would share these three pictures with you as barred owls are beginning to fledge all over Florida. These owls are fairly good climbers and come out of the nest early. These pictures were all taken within 24 hours and you can see based on the posture of the Owl, how different they look. All three pictures are the same bird!
How much worse could they be than our current ones?
Years from now
Dear c/MegaOwlsAteMyFace, I am the last survivor of my family, but I still think the mega-owls look awesome. No regrets.