Tiny owl discovered in Rockefeller Center Christmas tree

Boston.com ^

[dforest]

No, I want him. He is precious.

[ridesthemiles]

Saw that tree.....Downright PITIFUL, IMO.

[gundog]

[Red Badger]

It’s the only Owl I’ve ever heard, so I id’d it as an ‘owl’.................

[lodi90]

When the lock down hit in March we had two owls strutting about on our community basketball court here in Florida. It was interesting to see how fast wildlife reclaims space when there are no humans around.

[Red Badger]

Ever see the show series Life After PEOPLE?

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Life_After_People

[Leep]

“Pretty easy to identify by their call.”

In the modern era they use cell phones and text messaging.

[lee martell]

I didn’t know that detail was in the painting.

[BlessedBeGod]

If the stuff includes tiny rodent bones and various natural habitat diet items it is a good sign. If it lacks these and includes bits of tree bark and leaves it shows desperation to find food to survive and this is a sign of the destruction of the habitat (as ecological trend going downward).

Thanks for that info! I have an interest in birds, and hadn't heard that.

[V K Lee]

Ping!
Do you enjoy your new home? Wishing you a speedy recovery.
Merry Christmas, Tiny Owl!

[Bob434]

these are cool looking awls - i think screech owls are small too?

[Afterguard]

Yep, we’ve got one too. Seen it once and hear it often. Based on the character of its call, did a little on-line research and believe it to be a Great Horned Owl. Sooo cool to hear in the dark of night. Sometimes loud enough to hear it INSIDE the house so it’s close by....

[Red Badger]

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Screech_owl

[tinyowl]

It’s not true! I’m right here!

[Bob434]

almost the same size- think the Saw-whet has it beat slightly though-

Never forget the movie my cousin vinnie, where pecci (sp?) went to country to ‘sleep’- and got woken by the horrendous sound of a screech owl- camera goes to the tree and you see this tiny little owl- Very funny scene-

[Red Badger]

Love that movie!.....................

[tinyowl]

Thanks for ping! -> Saw the headline just before I saw your pings.

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[frank ballenger]

Thanks for that info! I have an interest in birds, and hadn't heard that.

Now you know why FReepers say my posts are for the birds.

[Bob434]

Yep us too- Watch it every couple of years- still laugh to this day at soem of the scenes=- all the characters were just about perfect in that movie- even the lawyer for the kids- the first lawyer, the one that stuttered- can’t think of his name- - Have seen him in a couple of movies now- He’s a quite funny actor-

[Red Badger]

My favorite part:

The Magic Grits courtroom scene............