The Daily Hoot #61
2026-08-18
A small parliament of bright animal notes to start the day.
Owl Watch
Barn owls on Arizona nest cam lay rare 2nd set of eggs
The pair drew more than 38,000 viewers this spring while raising five owlets. A second set of eggs is seen in only 10% of nests. Hatching starts soon.
Source: KTAR News 92.3 FM
Estonia nest box delivers a rare win for Ural owls, with a breeding pair raising 3 chicks
A nest box in Estonia that sat waiting for years has finally become a nursery for one Ural owl family.
Source: thecooldown.com
Great horned owls spotted more frequently in Tucson neighborhoods
Great horned owls are turning up across Tucson - and residents want to know if their pets are safe.
Source: KOLD
The Raccoon Hollow
Tennessee Titans mascot meets rescue raccoon: See photos
T-Rac, the sideline mascot for the Tennessee Titans, recently befriended a real-life raccoon from Nashville's Vermin Sanctuary. See the pictures.
Source: Yahoo Sports
Wishing you a soft landing into the rest of the morning.
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