Cosy Northern Saw-Whet

Close-up of a Saw-whet Owl wrapped inside a fluffy cream towel. A half circle of head takes up the top-half of frame. Said head contains a pair of yellow eyes with wide pupils, and the top of a beak; everything below this is obscured by the towel. The feathers around the brow of the owl's eyes and bridge of the beak forms a Y-shape of white. The rest of the owl is brown with small white speckles and streaks.

Original post – 27 Jan 2023

by Ottawa Valley Wild Bird Care Centre
located in Ontario, Canada

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A good day to wrap yourself in a blanket and stay cozy!

Some more info courtesy of OVWBCC is that the Saw-whet Owl gets its name from its call, which resembles the sound made when someone sharpens (aka “whets”) a large mill saw. 🪚🪚🪚

They also have a series of barks, whines, and squeaks they use to communicate with each other.

Link to donate to Ottawa Valley Wild Bird Care Centre for those willing and able.

xo owlsintowels

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SpeciesCommon NameMore info
Aegolius acadicusNorthern Saw-whet OwlWiki link

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