24 September 2022
When “mom” bird is not around and lightning strikes near you for the very first time … here’s what a baby barn owl does.
This baby barn owl just heard thunder for the first time #thunderstorms pic.twitter.com/eel6eIVYiS
— Robert E Fuller (@RobertEFuller) August 16, 2022
(photo from Wikimedia Commons; click on the caption to see the original)
This post reminded me of one of our children’s favorite books: Owl Babies by Martin Waddel. So sweet, waiting for Mama.