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[blondferret]

Derek Matthews shared a photo. October 3, 2017 near Tisse

I came home to find this guy in my apartment. Anyone know anything about owls? It's acting like it knows me! Like, IT'S WAVING!

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[hadeir]

Wave back. Maybe it understands you.

[judgementkazzy]

That's cute.
Maybe it's an old pet?

[vitis]

try setting it free?

[lesinset]

so cute

[explodosafe]

Damn, that's an awesome gift!

Can I have it if you don't want it?

[voice]

[blessmefather]

Did you really caption this photo with "Waving Owl?" Because that's what my phone is telling me.

Wait. Is this related to that owl you mentioned the night at Tatsuo's. Or did I imagine that conversation?

[lalliho]

maybe it was domesticated there's probably an animal sanctuary that can care for it but I think birds are specific

[destiny_key]

i know stuff about owls!!!
well ive never had an owl actually
but i know lots of stuff about birds!!!

also owls are pretty smart so maybe he does know you???

[missingache]

Does it have tags or some kind of band around its leg?

If you're that worried, there should be a wildlife sanctuary you can give this guy to.

[doitrockapella]

A group of owls is called a parliament (so I assume that makes your singular owl a noble parliamentarian!).

For one thing, you'll likely find that when he flies, you won't be able to hear him — owls have feathers that are specially adapted for quiet flight, which helps them hunt more effectively. He's also adapted in a number of other ways for that pursuit, from the eyes that let him see great distances and provide better depth perception than a human's, to the talons that are adapted for skillful gripping and manipulation of his prey. The shape of his face is designed to better funnel sound to his ears, as well — which makes it possible for him to hear sounds that a human wouldn't, besides.

Also, I hope you're not superstitious, because the omens that tend to be associated with owls in legends and myths aren't particularly favorable ones.

[oh my god captain trivia thanks so much that's not what he meant good lord]

[thisloveisjustice]

OMG

do you think he'll let me pet him?

[imaginex]

Keep it! ヽ(o＾▽＾o)ノ

[prometheanflame]

Is that an Eagle Owl? I can't believe they let you have one!

[wordcarvings]

It's a very pretty owl.

[skald]

Eeeee, it's cute!! Did you wave back? Also are owls supposed to be awake in the daytime? I thought they were nocturnal.