The Daily Hoot #26
2026-06-30
A small parliament of bright animal notes to start the day.
Owl Watch
Great Horned Owl rescued from South Austin pool
Austin park rangers rescued a Great Horned Owl found trapped in a balance tank at Garrison Pool in South Austin, the City of Austin Park Rangers said. The ranger
Source: KEYE
Chico Alumni Couple Share the Wonder of Great Horned Owls on Campus
An evening stroll through campus has become a cherished tradition for Steve Snider (Biological Sciences, ’88) and wife Gina (Social Science, ’89), who have gained a reputation for helping visitors spot a family of great horned owls nesting high in the trees above.
Source: Chico State Today
Baby owls across eastern N.C. are finding a second chance on Hatteras Island through wildlife rehabilitator Lou Browning
Each spring on Hatteras Island, the calls begin arriving one after another: a baby owl found beside a roadway, a young great horned owl blown from a nest during heavy […]
Source: Island Free Press
The Crow's Nest
Crows: Facts about the clever birds that live all over the world
Different crow species live on every continent except South America and Antarctica. Although they're sometimes dismissed as noisy pests, crows are clever, curious, and deeply social creatures.
Source: www.livescience.com
Wishing you a soft landing into the rest of the morning.