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Cattledog

(5,916 posts) Tue Apr 17, 2018, 03:05 PM Apr 2018

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Owls born on office ledge won't stop looking inside.

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Owls born on office ledge won't stop looking inside. (Original Post) Cattledog Apr 2018 OP

How much fun would... 3catwoman3 Apr 2018 #1

I KNOW I wouldn't! NastyRiffraff Apr 2018 #10

Me also, saidsimplesimon Apr 2018 #52

I want some of those BoneyardDem Apr 2018 #2

They just dont give a hoot. suffragette Apr 2018 #3

Well played... kmla Apr 2018 #16

Thanks. suffragette Apr 2018 #27

DUzy malaise Apr 2018 #25

Wish we still had these. Never got one. suffragette Apr 2018 #28

Nice! denvine Apr 2018 #45

Owl's master plan: In Case of Grub Hub Delivery, Break Glass. oasis Apr 2018 #4

Wait until they start puking up those pellets. That's always fun to watch. progressoid Apr 2018 #5

Bomb, bomb, bomb Iran, North Korea, and Syria too magicarpet Apr 2018 #34

... progressoid Apr 2018 #36

Well, did the owl regurgitate the appetizer or the entree ? magicarpet Apr 2018 #37

Pellet ? It looked more like a chipmunk. magicarpet Apr 2018 #38

Well, that's probably what it was made from. eppur_se_muova Apr 2018 #47

Well that is a discriptive of you... Are you an owl ? magicarpet Apr 2018 #53

No, but I can tell you where to get all the pellets you want ... eppur_se_muova Apr 2018 #54

Say whut?! ProudLib72 Apr 2018 #6

This one's name is Bolton FakeNoose Apr 2018 #11

Damn, you're right! ProudLib72 Apr 2018 #12

And here is Bannon (from the thread) grantcart Apr 2018 #19

Ha ! magicarpet Apr 2018 #39

Not what--who. n/t Orsino Apr 2018 #46

So long as they form some kind of court of owls you are probably ok. nt el_bryanto Apr 2018 #7

I guess since their are 3 of them... thewhollytoast Apr 2018 #18

What, little ol us? Codeine Apr 2018 #42

"you've got owls" 0rganism Apr 2018 #8

Knock, knock.... Whoooooooos there? 4139 Apr 2018 #9

Clearly Darpa cyborg owls OhNo-Really Apr 2018 #13

Squeeeee SunSeeker Apr 2018 #14

That is so CUTE!!!!!!!!!!!!!! ailsagirl Apr 2018 #15

This is so cool! thewhollytoast Apr 2018 #17

I would be entertaining them constantly. Waving, dancing about, etc.. Solly Mack Apr 2018 #20

Really.... I was playing with the owls... Sorry I did not get much work done. magicarpet Apr 2018 #32

Exactly. No work done. Owls too cute. Solly Mack Apr 2018 #35

Tawny frogmouths - often mistaken for owls eleny Apr 2018 #21

Yeah, in Australia... Callmecrazy Apr 2018 #24

If I could have them in my window I might just un-retire....:))) dameatball Apr 2018 #22

Screech Owl Cam yortsed snacilbuper Apr 2018 #23

Daily distraction. liberal N proud Apr 2018 #26

Well, I guess the office romance is on hold for now... Wounded Bear Apr 2018 #29

Open the window and let them in!!!! Maraya1969 Apr 2018 #30

Kinda nosey aren't they.... an idea... magicarpet Apr 2018 #31

My kind of office! mcar Apr 2018 #33

Hoo Dat? Blue Owl Apr 2018 #40

So rude! VOX Apr 2018 #41

LOL, it must be like living in a zoo William Seger Apr 2018 #43

they are cute but... Kurt V. Apr 2018 #44

... eppur_se_muova Apr 2018 #48

They can't figure out what's going on inside (or they want in on it?)! joanbarnes Apr 2018 #49

DU Oldie But Goodie: More Owl Fun rocktivity Apr 2018 #50

Wish I had all of that wisdom hanging out with me! democratisphere Apr 2018 #51

Um, those are not Owls. They're the management consultant team brought in to boost productivity Yavin4 Apr 2018 #55

dawwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwww the cute! Takket Apr 2018 #56

So adorable Raine Apr 2018 #57

3catwoman3

(24,007 posts)

1. How much fun would...

Reply to Cattledog (Original post)

Tue Apr 17, 2018, 03:08 PM

Apr 2018

...that be? I probably wouldn't get any work done.

NastyRiffraff

(12,448 posts)

10. I KNOW I wouldn't!

Reply to 3catwoman3 (Reply #1)

Tue Apr 17, 2018, 04:28 PM

Apr 2018

I love owls.

saidsimplesimon

(7,888 posts)

52. Me also,

Reply to NastyRiffraff (Reply #10)

Wed Apr 18, 2018, 02:57 PM

Apr 2018

Owls hunt at night and the wee hours before dawn. Rodents are their prey.

BoneyardDem

(1,202 posts)

2. I want some of those

Reply to Cattledog (Original post)

Tue Apr 17, 2018, 03:10 PM

Apr 2018

#harrypotterhedwig

suffragette

(12,232 posts)

3. They just dont give a hoot.

Reply to Cattledog (Original post)

Tue Apr 17, 2018, 03:12 PM

Apr 2018

kmla

(4,047 posts)

16. Well played...

Reply to suffragette (Reply #3)

Tue Apr 17, 2018, 05:12 PM

Apr 2018

suffragette

(12,232 posts)

27. Thanks.

Reply to kmla (Reply #16)

Tue Apr 17, 2018, 07:07 PM

Apr 2018

malaise

(269,063 posts)

25. DUzy

Reply to suffragette (Reply #3)

Tue Apr 17, 2018, 06:16 PM

Apr 2018

suffragette

(12,232 posts)

28. Wish we still had these. Never got one.

Reply to malaise (Reply #25)

Tue Apr 17, 2018, 07:08 PM

Apr 2018

denvine

(802 posts)

45. Nice!

Reply to suffragette (Reply #3)

Wed Apr 18, 2018, 11:56 AM

Apr 2018

oasis

(49,392 posts)

4. Owl's master plan: In Case of Grub Hub Delivery, Break Glass.

Reply to Cattledog (Original post)

Tue Apr 17, 2018, 03:16 PM

Apr 2018

progressoid

(49,991 posts)

5. Wait until they start puking up those pellets. That's always fun to watch.

Reply to Cattledog (Original post)

Tue Apr 17, 2018, 03:16 PM

Apr 2018

magicarpet

(14,155 posts)

34. Bomb, bomb, bomb Iran, North Korea, and Syria too

Reply to progressoid (Reply #5)

Tue Apr 17, 2018, 07:46 PM

Apr 2018

Bolton.

progressoid

(49,991 posts)

36. ...

Reply to magicarpet (Reply #34)

Tue Apr 17, 2018, 08:41 PM

Apr 2018

magicarpet

(14,155 posts)

37. Well, did the owl regurgitate the appetizer or the entree ?

Reply to progressoid (Reply #36)

Tue Apr 17, 2018, 08:59 PM

Apr 2018

A friend wanted to know.

magicarpet

(14,155 posts)

38. Pellet ? It looked more like a chipmunk.

Reply to magicarpet (Reply #37)

Tue Apr 17, 2018, 09:02 PM

Apr 2018

eppur_se_muova

(36,271 posts)

47. Well, that's probably what it was made from.

Reply to magicarpet (Reply #38)

Wed Apr 18, 2018, 12:01 PM

Apr 2018

All the meaty bits have been digested. Only fur and bones remain.

magicarpet

(14,155 posts)

53. Well that is a discriptive of you... Are you an owl ?

Reply to eppur_se_muova (Reply #47)

Wed Apr 18, 2018, 09:08 PM

Apr 2018

A friend was asking.

eppur_se_muova

(36,271 posts)

54. No, but I can tell you where to get all the pellets you want ...

Reply to magicarpet (Reply #53)

Wed Apr 18, 2018, 09:36 PM

Apr 2018

https://www.pelletsinc.com/

ProudLib72

(17,984 posts)

6. Say whut?!

Reply to Cattledog (Original post)

Tue Apr 17, 2018, 03:27 PM

Apr 2018

FakeNoose

(32,649 posts)

11. This one's name is Bolton

Reply to ProudLib72 (Reply #6)

Tue Apr 17, 2018, 04:28 PM

Apr 2018

ProudLib72

(17,984 posts)

12. Damn, you're right!

Reply to FakeNoose (Reply #11)

Tue Apr 17, 2018, 04:33 PM

Apr 2018

Now you've gone and spoiled my owl gif for me. See if I ever use it again.

grantcart

(53,061 posts)

19. And here is Bannon (from the thread)

Reply to FakeNoose (Reply #11)

Tue Apr 17, 2018, 05:31 PM

Apr 2018

:large

magicarpet

(14,155 posts)

39. Ha !

Reply to grantcart (Reply #19)

Tue Apr 17, 2018, 09:07 PM

Apr 2018

Disheveled = Bannon - Check.

Anybody got a razor or a comb ?

Orsino

(37,428 posts)

46. Not what--who. n/t

Reply to ProudLib72 (Reply #6)

Wed Apr 18, 2018, 12:00 PM

Apr 2018

el_bryanto

(11,804 posts)

7. So long as they form some kind of court of owls you are probably ok. nt

Reply to Cattledog (Original post)

Tue Apr 17, 2018, 03:28 PM

Apr 2018

thewhollytoast

(318 posts)

18. I guess since their are 3 of them...

Reply to el_bryanto (Reply #7)

Tue Apr 17, 2018, 05:25 PM

Apr 2018

....they should be considered a mini-parliament?

T

Codeine

(25,586 posts)

42. What, little ol us?

Reply to el_bryanto (Reply #7)

Tue Apr 17, 2018, 10:45 PM

Apr 2018

We’re totally harmless. . .

0rganism

(23,957 posts)

8. "you've got owls"

Reply to Cattledog (Original post)

Tue Apr 17, 2018, 03:30 PM

Apr 2018

said in AOL emails voice

4139

(1,893 posts)

9. Knock, knock.... Whoooooooos there?

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Tue Apr 17, 2018, 03:57 PM

Apr 2018

OhNo-Really

(3,985 posts)

13. Clearly Darpa cyborg owls

Reply to Cattledog (Original post)

Tue Apr 17, 2018, 04:33 PM

Apr 2018

https://singularityhub.com/2010/02/01/cyborg-insect-spies-to-become-nuclear-powered/#sm.0012garjf1aeqctgron1suemnd8f2

That is funniest pic. 😂

SunSeeker

(51,574 posts)

14. Squeeeee

Reply to Cattledog (Original post)

Tue Apr 17, 2018, 04:52 PM

Apr 2018

ailsagirl

(22,897 posts)

15. That is so CUTE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

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Tue Apr 17, 2018, 05:08 PM

Apr 2018

thewhollytoast

(318 posts)

17. This is so cool!

Reply to Cattledog (Original post)

Tue Apr 17, 2018, 05:21 PM

Apr 2018

Growing up we had a barn owl that stayed on our place for years. Not hard to get used to, but the neighbors dogs were terrified.

Toast

Solly Mack

(90,773 posts)

20. I would be entertaining them constantly. Waving, dancing about, etc..

Reply to Cattledog (Original post)

Tue Apr 17, 2018, 05:33 PM

Apr 2018

When I wasn't overcome by the squee.

magicarpet

(14,155 posts)

32. Really.... I was playing with the owls... Sorry I did not get much work done.

Reply to Solly Mack (Reply #20)

Tue Apr 17, 2018, 07:42 PM

Apr 2018

Solly Mack

(90,773 posts)

35. Exactly. No work done. Owls too cute.

Reply to magicarpet (Reply #32)

Tue Apr 17, 2018, 07:48 PM

Apr 2018

eleny

(46,166 posts)

21. Tawny frogmouths - often mistaken for owls

Reply to Cattledog (Original post)

Tue Apr 17, 2018, 05:37 PM

Apr 2018

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tawny_frogmouth

But too cute for words!

Callmecrazy

(3,065 posts)

24. Yeah, in Australia...

Reply to eleny (Reply #21)

Tue Apr 17, 2018, 06:02 PM

Apr 2018

dameatball

(7,399 posts)

22. If I could have them in my window I might just un-retire....:)))

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Tue Apr 17, 2018, 05:51 PM

Apr 2018

yortsed snacilbuper

(7,939 posts)

23. Screech Owl Cam

Reply to Cattledog (Original post)

Tue Apr 17, 2018, 05:57 PM

Apr 2018

Screech Owl Update 4/15/2018
We have a new pair of screech owls this year. They are Owlberta (female) and Oliver (male). They are both gray phase eastern screech owls. Olwberta laid her first egg in the early morning hours of 4/14/2018. Screech owls typically lay 3-5 eggs total and eggs are laid 2-days apart. The incubation period is 27-35 days. First expected hatch date is May 11th.

liberal N proud

(60,338 posts)

26. Daily distraction.

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Tue Apr 17, 2018, 06:19 PM

Apr 2018

Wounded Bear

(58,670 posts)

29. Well, I guess the office romance is on hold for now...

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Tue Apr 17, 2018, 07:09 PM

Apr 2018

Maraya1969

(22,484 posts)

30. Open the window and let them in!!!!

Reply to Cattledog (Original post)

Tue Apr 17, 2018, 07:10 PM

Apr 2018

OK maybe not.

magicarpet

(14,155 posts)

31. Kinda nosey aren't they.... an idea...

Reply to Cattledog (Original post)

Tue Apr 17, 2018, 07:39 PM

Apr 2018

..... how ..z about ....z they look the other way. What is the owls name.... Zuckerberg ?

Likely looking for a few unclaimed rodents.

Yum ! Yum !

mcar

(42,334 posts)

33. My kind of office!

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Tue Apr 17, 2018, 07:44 PM

Apr 2018

Blue Owl

(50,435 posts)

40. Hoo Dat?

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Tue Apr 17, 2018, 09:33 PM

Apr 2018

VOX

(22,976 posts)

41. So rude!

Reply to Cattledog (Original post)

Tue Apr 17, 2018, 10:06 PM

Apr 2018

We’re trying to work here!

William Seger

(10,779 posts)

43. LOL, it must be like living in a zoo

Reply to Cattledog (Original post)

Wed Apr 18, 2018, 11:06 AM

Apr 2018

Hmmm...

Kurt V.

(5,624 posts)

44. they are cute but...

Reply to Cattledog (Original post)

Wed Apr 18, 2018, 11:24 AM

Apr 2018

I have a big ole barred owl living in the woods behind my house. I'm afraid he will carry my dog off one day.

eppur_se_muova

(36,271 posts)

48. ...

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Wed Apr 18, 2018, 12:15 PM

Apr 2018

joanbarnes

(1,722 posts)

49. They can't figure out what's going on inside (or they want in on it?)!

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Wed Apr 18, 2018, 12:55 PM

Apr 2018

rocktivity

(44,577 posts)

50. DU Oldie But Goodie: More Owl Fun

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Wed Apr 18, 2018, 02:38 PM

Apr 2018

https://www.democraticunderground.com/1018672411

rocktivity

democratisphere

(17,235 posts)

51. Wish I had all of that wisdom hanging out with me!

Reply to Cattledog (Original post)

Wed Apr 18, 2018, 02:48 PM

Apr 2018

So damn cute!

Thanks for this Cattledog!

Yavin4

(35,443 posts)

55. Um, those are not Owls. They're the management consultant team brought in to boost productivity

Reply to Cattledog (Original post)

Wed Apr 18, 2018, 09:40 PM

Apr 2018

They're watching to see exactly what it is that you do all day.

Takket

(21,578 posts)

56. dawwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwww the cute!

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Wed Apr 18, 2018, 09:41 PM

Apr 2018

Raine

(30,540 posts)

57. So adorable

Reply to Cattledog (Original post)

Thu Apr 19, 2018, 02:41 AM

Apr 2018

what sweet little faces!

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