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Monday, July 20, 2015

What It Means To Dream Of An Owl

     People have always been fascinated and mystified by dreams. Why do we dream? How? What does mean? Or, is there any real meaning? There have been many studies conducted on the subject with only partial understanding of the results. Many state that much of our suppressed emotions find release in the dreamworld; either literally or through symbolic images. Others speculate that it is the way our brain sorts out all that we have collected throughout the day. Then, there are those which state that many dreams are precognitive, meaning they forewarn us of future events. These precognitive dreams can be played out exactly as it will occur in our waking state, but more often then not, they are given via symbols.  



     Professional dream interpreters have been around in many different cultures for thousands of years, and one of the main symbols they interpret is the owl. So, what does it mean to dream of an owl?  Well, it depends on many different things: the setting, the action, and even the color of the owl. Below is a list of some of the most common interpretations:

 - Seeing an owl in a house: family troubles are coming. 
- Scaring an owl away: disappointing circumstances will improve. 
- Catching a owl: great happiness on the way.
- Hearing an owl hoot: you will soon encounter a deceitful person. 
- Hearing an owl scream: a death. 
- Seeing a dead owl: illness (not death).
- Owl pecking your eyes: time to face the facts. 
- Seeing a white, or snowy owl: a romantic date coming up, or     happy surprises. 
- Seeing an owl flying away from a branch: you will narrowly escape danger. 

 Please be advised, however, that this list should be seen as just a general guideline as not all interpreters agree, and meaning of dreams can be very personalized. 




Dream catcher owl door knob hanger
Dream catcher owl door knob hanger by laureenr
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Sleepy Cute 3 Owls Baby Blanket
Sleepy Cute 3 Owls Baby Blanket by kazashiya
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It's Owl Good Baby Bodysuits
It's Owl Good Baby Bodysuits by traci_designs
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Awesome Owl Art Nightlight Nite Lite
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Snowy Owl Poster
Snowy Owl Poster by corbisimages
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Little Owl - all are sleeping Door Hanger
Little Owl - all are sleeping Door Hanger by IronicOwl
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Sleeping owl postcard
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Tuesday, June 30, 2015

Mama, can we keep the Owl?

     We see  owls as cute, even funny, and just plain cool, so naturally many of us would love to have one as a pet. After all, you see them that way in movies, books, and T.V., such as in the Harry Potter series, so "why not?"you say. Well, unfortunately, there are a number of 'why nots' in owning an owl.

      For starters, in the U.S.,  it is illegal for private individuals to keep one. Even those in breeding programs, rehab, and educational business or conservation must obtain a special permit or license before they can have one. Even then, the law don't allow,these professionals to really 'own' them. The birds are considered as loans from the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service and can be recalled at any time if permit conditions are not upheld.

 Then, there are all these other reasons why you don't really want an owl as a pet:

 1) Due to their nature, they cannot be kept in a cage. They must be tethered to a perch (a large one at that). And, if the bird is imprinted on you, it can be very aggressive to everyone else it comes in contact with. With their sharp beaks, talons, and overall strength, they can cause some major harm. This extends to other animals, as well. So, for one thing, it would be very difficult for you to take a vacation, or leave it in the care of anyone else for any reason. An owl can actually die from a 'broken heart' if  separated from his care giver.

2) Owls are naturally destructive. If you think dogs or other pets can be, the owl is even more so. They'll attack just about anything: pillows, clothes, couches, wood, etc. Anything they can shred, they will.

 3) Owls still capable of flying will need to keep it up on  a regular basis based on their wild nature, as well as, for exercise.

 4) Like most birds, they can be very messy. They molt a lot feathers and throw up pellets of fur, bones, and whatever else all the time. And, of course, let's not forget the poop. On top of that, these wild birds have, what is called, a  'ceca' at the base of their intestines that they have to empty daily, which, if you can imagine it, smells worse than the poop.

5) Owls have long lives. Depending on the species, an owl can live from 10 to 30 years. That is one long commitment.

 6) Owls are solely carnivores and have very strict dietary needs.  The best is to feed them whole rodents, and other small animals, which would not only be difficult to get, but very unpleasant. Also, don't forget the pellets afterwards.

      So, for all these reasons, let's just enjoy them as the wild birds as they are and meant to be with just the professionals handling them as necessary. 



Great Horned Owl I Ringer Coffee Mug
Great Horned Owl I Ringer Coffee Mug by jaiart
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Owl and Blue Moon Throw Blanket
Owl and Blue Moon Throw Blanket by ErikaKai
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Saw-Whet Owl Postcard
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Tuesday, June 16, 2015

Summer Swimming Owls

     It's summer time and that means lots of fun time at the pool! Not only do we love just playing in the water, but many people, yours truly included, love swimming. Owls, on the other hand - not so much. Actually, it's probably not so much that they don't like it, but that it's so much work for them as their feathers are less water resistant than many other birds. Therefore, they save this activity for times of emergencies only.  

How do owls swim? Well, by doing the breaststroke, of course! Just watch this video clip of a Great Horned Owl swimming after he was forced down by a couple of peregrine falcons. He reportedly does eventually reach the shore, and after waiting some time to dry off, flew away. So we are all good. 



In celebration of the season, here are some 'owly' summertime products available for purchase: 



Funny Owl eye sunglasses
Funny Owl eye sunglasses by JMA_Images
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Owl Mini Basketball Backboard
Owl Mini Basketball Backboard by WildlifeAnimals
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Retro Owl Kids Fitted T-Shirt
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Thursday, June 4, 2015

Owlets Must Earn Their Wings

            Have you ever seen a baby owl learn to fly? It can be quite comical yet, I imagine it must be scary for them. They don't just fly away when their wing feathers are developed, no, these baby birds must earn their wings. The first thing they'll do is stand on the edge of their nest and flap their wings like crazy to strenghten them. Then, they will courageously hop from one branch to another as they 'practice'. If they miss or try to fly before they are actually ready, the way is down, like ground down. When there, they will continue to learn while mama and daddy owl stand by to provide food and protection. Depending on the species, it can take weeks for the owlets to learn, so they can be seen hoping and flapping on the ground for quite some time.  If you do see one and it's not injured, please do not intervene. Remember that this is normal and its parents are nearby taking care of it. (If the owlet is injured, see What To Do - Injured or Sick Owl).

Fledgling owls learn to fly



One thing for sure, baby owls are adorable! 


Twig - Barred Owlet Tshirt
Twig - Barred Owlet Tshirt by OwlWatch
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Owlet Trio Postcard
Owlet Trio Postcard by alternateworlds
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Thursday, May 21, 2015

Owls Make Great Dads

     Not many animals are great at fatherhood, but owls are. They are one of the most devoted and hardworking dads in the animal kingdom, despite the fact that mama owl can be up to 25% bigger than him. Owl dads are there from the very beginning by helping mama owl search for the perfect  nest. Then, as mama owl incubates the eggs, he spends most of his time flying back and forth to feed her. It doesn't stop there, either.  Once the babies are hatched, he still has to bring home the bacon, or, er..in this case, maybe the rat, at least until the little ones are big enough for mama owl to go hunting herself. While she is out, it's owl dad's turn to babysit. Even after the owlets start hopping out of the nest to 'earn' their wings, owl dad is right there with mama owl to help them along.  Don't you just love daddy owls? 

 I said it before and I'll say it again... 'Hootray' for Daddy Owls!  

 ..and, with Father's Day coming soon, let's not forget all the devoted and hard working human dads, too. Hooray, Dads! 









Owl Father's Day Greeting Card
Owl Father's Day Greeting Card by Visages
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