The Daily Hoot #66
2026-08-23
A small parliament of bright animal notes to start the day.
Owl Watch
British Army Sailors Rescue Exhausted Owl 70 Miles Out To Sea
Aug 22 (Reuters) - A British Army sailing crew competing in one of yachting’s most demanding races found themselves conducting an impromptu wildlife rescue 70 nautical miles from shore when an exhausted...
Source: gCaptain
British Army Sailors Rescue Barn Owl 70 Miles Offshore During RORC Round Britain and Ireland Race
An unexpected crew member joined the British Army Sailing Association’s Sun Fast 3600 Fujitsu British Soldier for the final stages of the 50th Anniversa...
Source: Pressmare
Owl aboard: British army sailors rescue tired bird 70 nautical miles out to sea
After failing to land on a crew member’s head and tumbling from the mast into the sea three times, the bird finally collapsed on to the deck
Source: TimesLIVE
The Kitty Corner
Northville hoarding case among 4 rescues bringing 149 cats to shelter
Northville hoarding case among 4 rescues bringing 149 cats to shelter Detroit Free Press
Source: Detroit Free Press
Wishing you a soft landing into the rest of the morning.