Dawn and Dusk Get Accessorized
July 22, 2022 2:07 AM Subscribe
Adopted tawny owlets get fluffier, wigglier, doted on, scooped into a bag, popped into another bag like confused groceries, admired by humans, and then dropped back home before parents return.
Robert E. Fuller is a wildlife artist who has been documenting the remarkable Luna and Bomber and their two adopted owlets. After two seasons of eggs that failed to hatch, the rescued owlets were swapped in and immediately accepted by Luna.
Prefer fur to feathers? Perhaps you’ll enjoy Stoat Adventures in Ash Wood.
[Mild content warnings for dead prey animals, some animal violence, and a brief shot of raw meat in the stoat video.]
Robert E. Fuller is a wildlife artist who has been documenting the remarkable Luna and Bomber and their two adopted owlets. After two seasons of eggs that failed to hatch, the rescued owlets were swapped in and immediately accepted by Luna.
“Luna flew into the nest. I counted a heartbeat as she paused to look at the two chicks and then she rushed right over to the two owlets and spread her wings over them protectively. It was as though she thought her own eggs must have hatched while she was out.”Luna and Bomber 2022 playlist, featuring the owlets. Shorter videos include their first flight and Bomber sneaking in some dad time.
Prefer fur to feathers? Perhaps you’ll enjoy Stoat Adventures in Ash Wood.
[Mild content warnings for dead prey animals, some animal violence, and a brief shot of raw meat in the stoat video.]
So cuuuuute! So fluffy and chill! I am amazed every time I see animals that are unfazed by human shenanigans.
posted by jenfullmoon at 6:00 AM on July 22, 2022 [1 favorite]
posted by jenfullmoon at 6:00 AM on July 22, 2022 [1 favorite]
❤️
posted by Gadgetenvy at 6:30 AM on July 22, 2022
posted by Gadgetenvy at 6:30 AM on July 22, 2022
like confused groceries
that made my morning, thank you!
posted by mochapickle at 6:52 AM on July 22, 2022 [4 favorites]
that made my morning, thank you!
posted by mochapickle at 6:52 AM on July 22, 2022 [4 favorites]
I am flooded with oxytocin! This guy's "about" page is pretty interesting, too. I'm always interested to read about people who manage to make a living doing work that's fun.
posted by HotToddy at 7:27 AM on July 22, 2022
posted by HotToddy at 7:27 AM on July 22, 2022
This made my day!
posted by lemonade at 8:28 AM on July 22, 2022 [1 favorite]
posted by lemonade at 8:28 AM on July 22, 2022 [1 favorite]
If you're traveling in the northwest US, be sure to visit the Cascades Raptor Center in Eugene, Oregon.
posted by neuron at 8:50 AM on July 22, 2022 [4 favorites]
posted by neuron at 8:50 AM on July 22, 2022 [4 favorites]
The owl babies are lovely! And so are the baby stoats, Empress C. Thank you.
posted by Zumbador at 9:47 AM on July 22, 2022
posted by Zumbador at 9:47 AM on July 22, 2022
this is great—thanks so much for posting it!
posted by ivanthenotsoterrible at 11:16 AM on July 22, 2022
posted by ivanthenotsoterrible at 11:16 AM on July 22, 2022
Raptors and the weasel-like, two of my favorite banned pets! Things like this provide pretty much the only motivation for me to ever move out of the city.
posted by rhizome at 2:12 PM on July 22, 2022 [1 favorite]
posted by rhizome at 2:12 PM on July 22, 2022 [1 favorite]
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