Saw Whet is another good one, and of course the WFS!
The only Burrowing Owl I got to see was in a bad mood, I think I startled it, but they sure do give a vicious angry face.
I used to think the Snowy was largely internet hype, but I met one this year, and that guy was about the most charming semi-wild animal I ever saw! So handsome, so much character. It’s hyped, but the hype is real! I don’t think it’d be my number 1 were I forced to choose, but it should be in everyone’s top 5 somewhere.
Top tier owls for sure! Right up there with Snowies and Burrowing Owls. They’ve really become one of my favorite groups of owls.
Because of the attitude?
I admit I have a soft spot for the little guys; the Saw Whet is local, too, and it gives WFS a run for the money.
Burrowing can be pretty funny with their behavior; I can see why you’d like them.
Snowy, though - that has to be pure cosmetic, like why I love NWFS. Although, I do think the Northern WFS has a gorgeous call.
Just the range of “expressions” they can make.
Saw Whet is another good one, and of course the WFS!
The only Burrowing Owl I got to see was in a bad mood, I think I startled it, but they sure do give a vicious angry face.
I used to think the Snowy was largely internet hype, but I met one this year, and that guy was about the most charming semi-wild animal I ever saw! So handsome, so much character. It’s hyped, but the hype is real! I don’t think it’d be my number 1 were I forced to choose, but it should be in everyone’s top 5 somewhere.