Pearl-spotted owlet (first 3 photos) African Barred Owlet (last 6 photos)
The pearl-spotted owlet has two feathered eyes on the back of his head, probably to scare his predators into thinking he’s looking at them when looking the other way.
The Pearl-spotted is slightly smaller than the African Barred.. the first being 17 –21 cm (6.7 – 8.2 inches) long and weighing 60 – 100 grams (2.1 – 3.5 Oz) the second is 20 – 22 cm (7.8 – 8.6 inches) long and weighs in at 100 – 135 grams (3.5 – 4.8 Oz).
The Pearl-spotted hunts a variety of small prey. The call is a whistled tu-tu-tu-tu-tu-tu-tu.
The African barred is partly diurnal, and feeds mostly on insects, although small rodents and birds may also be eaten. The call ..?? No idea…
The Photographic Journey of bulldog. 
“Lets see who blinks first” is priceless! Seems like he has a little attitude and feistiness all at the same time? Excellent shots!
You at your best …. Bob. I don’t know if I have told you that I had a pet owl when I was a kid – Oscar was his name and .. he was just in this size (slightly bigger), he never became really into full grown sized. So funny, clever and so devoted. Had him for 4 years, until a neighbor in good faith gave him smoked bacon … he became ill and died for it. Just love your photos even if they bring back some sadness to me.
Thanks Viveka… I’ve had many things as pets but never an owl… but I would love one of these…
They are truly great company … and so funny plus they are so funny.
I don’t believe such a sweet looking bird could sound so tough.
Some of the looks they give you … it sure looks like they are warning you off… such cuties though…
So funny as always. Lovely shots. So much better than mine. You don’t have an arm connected to your owl!! That final shot is fabulous.
Thank you… I would love to get one of these on my arm… if only for a moment… they are so small and beautiful…
Love your captions! Great pictures and a beautiful owl. And how do they turn their whole head?… amazing!
Thank you… I am also amazed at the ability to turn the head around… wish I could do it…
Such wise eyes on such wise guys! College professors all… Love them!!!
Thanks .. they do look so wise…
So pretty!
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I love this series of shots and the commentary for both owls seems to work 🙂
Thank you very much…
I think most kids think their mother’s have eyes in the back of their heads. 😀 He’s a real beauty, isn’t he, and looks very stern and forbidding in that last pic. 🙂
Thanks AD… I was sure my Mom had… in fact I thought she could see through walls and around corners…
Oh dear Rob, this is so lovely so lovely, I wished to take a pictures like yours… This is not my little owl, and I can’t see him in last few days… Thank you, love, nia
Thanks Nia… you do take photos like me…
Ooooh, that last one scared me!! Love these photos Bulldog :).
Thanks… lovely little fellow with a small man attitude…
ha,ha,ha, and I’ll bet he had the last laugh too. What a cutie, all the way round Bulldog! Take care of you, my friend! xx
Thanks Penny… they are so damn cute and small, that you want to take one home..
Yes, but how wonderful to appreciate them in their natural habitat (although I get what you mean)!
Again so funny. A laugh and great shots combined – that’s just well done 🙂
Thanks Inga
Whahahahah! Oh, I had to laugh bulldog. You have the funniest captions and I just love it. Great shots once again of a beautiful, awesome, stunning bird! I love owls and it’s so wonderful to see these beautitufl captures of them my friend. You are so blessed! Thanks for sharing this lovely part of nature. 😀 *big hugs*
Thanks Sonel… this visit to Kruger gave me so many opportunities to capture the small owlet… feel lucky…
You are blessed indeed my friend. I loved seeing this little beautie! 😀 *hugs*
tee hee Brilliant!
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Wow! Beautiful! 🙂
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Even though owls are a bird of prey, everyone seems to think they’re cute (which they are). I wish I’d had eyes in the back of my head on a few occasions.
I had too many teachers that were so blessed, so many years ago… that managed to get my tail end beaten…
*smiling* ~ sooooo adorable this owlet bulldog – i love him!!! You captured his little feisty sprit so well in these photos too! Wish I could take him home to play with for a while!! 🙂 Love to you, Robyn
He is so small I felt the same way.. was just not sure if I could have caught him… you know that small man syndrome thing…lol
What gorgeous owls! Long ago we enjoyed the sound of an owl living in nearby trees–for a time. I loved that plaintive call. I can’t wait to show these photos and read the dialogue to my granddaughters. They love owls–although the youngest hears the Mourning Doves in my yard and is convinced she’s hearing an owl. 🙂 We really don’t live where we have much access to any birds quite this spectacular!
Thank you… these are so small .. but in the winter their camo is easy to get past and they become a little more accessible… in summer it’s almost impossible to see them in the trees…
Who doesn’t love an owl?! These are great shots.
Thanks .. had forgotten about them… I have too many photos that I still haven’t got around to processing… these were some of those taken nearly a year ago…
I agree, I love owls!
What fabulous photos. You probably already know how much I adore owls. This one made my day. Thanks.
I thought you would enjoy these… I have so many photos that I’ve never got around to processing and when I saw these today they just spoke to me.. even though they were taken nearly a year ago… I think I take too many photos…
LOL, I wouldn’t mess with him. I think my second grade teacher actually had eyes in the back of her head. couldn’t get away with a thing!
What did you have one of those as well.?? I had one I’d open my mouth to say something and he’d say “shut it Bulldog” I use to search for the mirror I was convinced he had…
Owls are one of my favorites!!!!!! I loved what you did with these. Thank you for making me smile!! 😀 They are beautiful.
It is but a pleasure for me…
Love it!!!! Bird with attitude 🙂
Yay .. a bird with attitude just like me…
Love the little guy. 🙂
they are great little fellows…
loved thank you
Kymee
My pleasure…
gorgeous 🙂
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