I find all birds of prey beautiful and fascinating, but in most cases (unlike most mammals) the adults are more appealing to me visually than the young. Still, there were certainly some adorable owlets in that gallery! Thanks for sharing.

littlemissmartypants

(34,346 posts)

5. We have a raptor rescue program here run by

Reply to bluesbassman (Reply #3)

Fri Jul 18, 2014, 05:56 PM

Jul 2014

A local veterinarian. She makes owl cookies with cashews for beaks to raise money and makes tours of the elementary schools. Great work, imo.

Thanks for your post.

Love, Peace and Shelter.

ashling

(25,771 posts)

4. More accurately, 20 baby owls in 15 pictures

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Fri Jul 18, 2014, 05:53 PM

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littlemissmartypants

(34,346 posts)

6. Hatching is an art.

Reply to ashling (Reply #4)

Fri Jul 18, 2014, 05:57 PM

Jul 2014

Counting... not so much, apparently.

ashling

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7. !

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Fri Jul 18, 2014, 06:22 PM

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Scuba

(53,475 posts)

8. Adorable. Thanks!

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Sat Jul 19, 2014, 06:44 PM

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orleans

(37,189 posts)

9. i wonder why barn owls only live about 2 years in the wild, and most don't make it

Reply to littlemissmartypants (Original post)

Sat Jul 19, 2014, 10:45 PM

Jul 2014

to their first birthday.
the one in captivity lived 25 years
what's up with that?

littlemissmartypants

(34,346 posts)

10. I wonder the same thing. nt

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Sat Jul 19, 2014, 11:54 PM

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