The author was walking down a rural road at dusk when they encountered two birds in the middle of the road. Upon closer inspection, the author realized they were a pair of little owls, Athene noctua, which are common throughout Eurasia.
One of the owls flew away, but the other remained perched on a half-dead tree, silhouetted against the reddish, darkening sky. The author observed the owl as it extended and compressed its neck, likely assessing the potential threat posed by the author's presence. After a few minutes, the owl flew off to join its mate.
Seeing the owls was a special experience for the author, who felt like they had been granted a gift. The author notes that while little owls are not rare, there is something inherently captivating about observing these birds in their natural habitat.
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by Brad Yonaka at medium.com 08-09-2024
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