Such a happy face!
Sunning seems to have many positive effects on birds, so this is probably the equivalent of a nice massage or spa day.
He has reached nirvana.
He looks a lot more comfy than I did the last time I fell asleep in that position!
I’ve heard at least two barred owls in the woods near me, but I’ve never seen them. If I saw one like this, I’d think there had been an accident.
I have no idea what I’d think if I walked up on this without being prepared for it! 😄
Both stylish, but the owl’s look holds up better these days.
Gettin’ that D! Vitamin D of course. Sure knows how to relax!
Birds do need sun to get vitamin D like we do, but it’s more roundabout. Their preening oil contains the vitamin precursors, they sit in the sun and it gets converted to actual vitamins, and then when they preen their feathers the next time, they ingest the synthesized vitamin D.
So interesting… You are truly a fountain of knowledge anon! Quenching our ignorance one refreshing fact at a time.
Every time I start to feel I know a lot about owls, I keep finding new things. So I’m still learning every day along with you. Like the stuff in the Boobook thread today. All new to me too!
