What?

Is this the ugly ducking of the owl world? I'm sure he looks a lot better when his feathers are dry. Is this a newborn? Not sure but I loved the photo and hope you do too. via Pixdaus

An Owl's Wingspan

I wish I could have seen this perfect two-point landing by this beautiful owl. via Animals and Birds 

Angry Bird

I've never played the game Angry Birds, have you? This owl could be he poster child for it. He's probably not angry at all. His eyes look absolutely electric, don't they? Have a great weekend. via

A Real House for Owls

This house is approved for renovation by the owls. They are watching for someone to step up to the plate. via

Wild about Owls

An elegant owl among the wildflowers. via

Wonderful and simple owl decoration on a cake or pie. via

Snowy Owl in Flight over Snowy Landscape

Amazingly beautiful photo via

The Owl and the Pink Post-it

Confused little owl appears to be thinking,

"Someone has left a pink post-it for me and I don't know what I should do with it." via

Stare Down Contest

You know who will win, don't you? This amazing photo of a short-eared owl is by Mark Trabue

Snowy Owl in A Field of Tiny Daisies

What a sight this must have been for Steve - wants a job at Chester Zoo and I hope he gets it. 

Every Baby Needs a Stuffed Toy Owl

These Turkmenian Eagle Owlets were rejected by their mother and are being hand raised at The Linton Zoo and Gardens in Cambridgeshire, UK. There are 3 owlets...see pics of them when they were first born with a stuffed hedgehog (or maybe it's an owl) keeping watch over them. They certainly have grown since they were hatched last Easter.

Two White Owls Say 'Goodnight'

Goodnight. See you tomorrow.

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Owl Love Bite

I keep finding the dearest photos of owl couples and this one shows how affectionate they are with each other. Have a sweet Thursday. via

Owls Celebrating Valentine's Weekend

This happy owl couple is getting a jump on Valentine's Day weekend. Hope you are too. 

An Elegant Owl

Her feathers are perfectly arranged and she is posing for her portrait, The outfit by Mother Nature rivals anything and everything man made. We can only try to imitate something this lovely.

A Wonderful Pair of Owls

You'll never convince me that these two owls aren't posing for the camera. Such a handsome couple too. via



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Barn Owl in Flight

BARN OWL

Taken at The International Centre for Birds of Prey Newent, Gloucestershire, England by ©Tony Llewellyn - Flickr



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Orbit The Orphaned Owl Loves His Stuffed Toy

In his five short weeks of life, Orbit hasn’t met many other owls.

So he isn’t at all worried that his new best friend doesn’t hoot back.

The orphaned chick is perfectly content in the company of the stuffed bird perched next to him and is never far from his side.

Orbit, a common barn owl, was given the toy by Lyndsey Wood, his care giver at Folly Farm, near Narberth in West Wales.

She said: ‘A friend suggested that I find something like a toy owl to stop Orbit from feeling lonely. I thought he might try to eat it, but he just cuddles up to it and goes to sleep.’

All you need is a friend. Somehow I keep finding these wonderful stories about orphaned baby animals and you know I'll keep sharing them with you! I found this one on Tumbler.com



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Owl with Spanish Moss

Another owl to delight you. This one is sitting on a tree limb draped with Spanish moss. I think I've mentioned before that the parkland adjacent to my cottage is the habitat for screech owls. I hear them at night in the summer when the windows are open but never see them.



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The Owl and The Pussycat in Real Life

A real-life owl and pussycat. A kitten and owl have become inseparable since their unlikely friendship began. A litter of stray kittens was turned in to The Hawk Conservancy Trust in Hampshire UK after they were found abandoned on a nearby road. One pussycat has become firm friends with Nigel, a white-faced scops owl. Heartwarming Photo by Mathew Grocoot - Caters News

Don't you just love stories like this? I know I do!

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Antique Owl Andirons

I've always liked figural cast iron andirons -- especially the owls. My friend Jill has a pair with eyes made from antique marbles. These are nice too. Another friend has a pair of Hessian Soldiers. It's a good time to fire them up now that it's getting colder.

We are having a miserable cold rain today but at least it's not snow which must hold off until after Friday. I'm getting my gutters cleaned one day this week. After that I won't give a hoot.

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