The Daily Hoot #55
2026-08-12
A small parliament of bright animal notes to start the day.
Owl Watch
Two young barn owls leave nest as NC Wildlife tracks their journey
After surviving drought, predators and extreme heat, two young barn owls are beginning the next chapter of their lives. The North Carolina Wildlife Resources Com
Source: WCTI
Sushi the screech owl is one live-prey test away from a return to the wild
A small screech owl named Sushi is getting nearer to a possible return to the wild.
Source: The Cool Down
Care Home residents have a hoot with birds of prey for Owl Awareness Day
Residents of a Thurso Care Home enjoyed a memorable visit from a collection of birds of prey as part of International Owl Awareness Day
Source: John O'Groat Journal
The Bat Cave
Mission, Texas Bat Colony Draws Crowds at I-2 Overpass
Up to 250,000 Mexican free-tailed bats roost under a Mission, Texas overpass, drawing hundreds of locals for sunset viewings without Austin-style crowds.
Source: Hoodline
Wishing you a soft landing into the rest of the morning.
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