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I don& #39;t speak the same language as owls. But it has never stopped me from talking to them. They either ignore me or just fly away. It& #39;s a one-way relationship. I only wish they knew just how much I love them. Since that& #39;ll never happen, here& #39;s an #OwlAppreciation thread.
This Indian eagle owl had spotted me before I realized it was there. The video& #39;s shaky because I was squatting on the edge of a mound while holding on to a branch. It was 10 feet above the ground - so I was also paranoid about getting knocked off my perch by this magnificent owl.
I spotted brown hawk owls one winter night in Kumily. I had stayed in a shack, near a cowshed, to look for birds at dawn. I heard loud hoots from the jungle a few kilometers away. I was about to take a stroll and look for them. But, these owls decided to come over & sing a duet.
I& #39;ve seen several barn owls in Chennai. But I& #39;ve photographed them just once. It was at around 5 AM - near the toll gate in Sholinganallur. I was freaking out because the camera was in the backseat. I anxiously parked the car, took aim & hoped it was still there.
Yes, it was.
Yes, it was.
My first sighting of a barred owlet was in Thekkady. Initially mistaking it for a spotted owlet, I almost walked away from this beautiful bird. Thankfully, I moon-walked and took a photo. The owl wasn& #39;t happy. But I felt grateful all the same.
I& #39;ve missed spotted owlets more than I& #39;ve any other living creature during the lockdown. Something about this bird makes my heart skip a beat and take the next train to happyville. I can& #39;t explain it. But they& #39;re one of the best things that ever happened to me.
Thank you, dear owls, for helping me fall in love with the world. Without you, this world would seem a bit lonelier. And thank you, Twitter owl lovers, for sticking around to appreciate them. #AllForOwls #OwlsForAll
