Title: Barred Owl naps
Post by: Donna on 05-Sep-10, 09:10:28 AM
Keeping its talons tightly gripped on a branch, a Barred Owlet will sometimes lie down on its stomach, turn its head to the side, and fall asleep. A young owl doesn’t fall out of the tree while it snoozes, because its back toe, the hallux, holds onto the branch. The hallux will not open or let go until the bird bends its leg. (I didn't know that) :2thumbsup:
Title: Re: Barred Owl naps
Post by: Bird Crazy on 05-Sep-10, 10:22:14 AM
wow learn something new every day. I did not know that either. :wave:
Title: Re: Barred Owl naps
Post by: jeanne on 05-Sep-10, 02:01:16 PM
I LOVE barred owls! Great catch and picture, Donna, thanks!
Title: Re: Barred Owl naps
Post by: MAK on 05-Sep-10, 10:25:38 PM
:wow: Talk about camouflage! Very cool pic! :notworthy: