Our second model was… I forgot to get the name of this little guy but obviously it is an owl and a tiny one at that. You can’t quite tell it’s size from the photos because I wanted to crop the shots to where you could see him it better. It was just the cutest little ball of feathers. The handler did say that this bird, like all owls, is mostly feathers and sopping wet would tip the scale at maybe 8 ounces. Small and cute as it was check out that beak and those claws; damage could be done but the poor thing has to be fed dead mice. He was kept as a pet before coming to the sanctuary and while he knows how to eat he does not know how to take down live prey. His handler said a live mouse could hurt him.
By the way, I was tempted to title this post “Who are you!” 😉
Images by T.Dashfield Photography 
Who who, who who who. LOL. 🙂
I like the 2nd one best. How big compared to say, a fist?
He was a little thing and I’d guess about two fist high.
Cute little fella, but you can see how dangerous he can become.
I think he’d be dangerous by accident, poor thing.
I like the second one where he is looking straight at you. Owls are so cool.
I tried to have a staring contest with him and of course I lost 🙂
Who? You.
That’s who!
I like the title, “Who Are You.” LOL…very cute.
It does work well doesn’t it? 😉
He’s adorable!
He really was! I wanted to pet him but that could’ve been painful…for me.
Often birds like to be petted. Where the handlers allowing people to pet him?
This guy was a bit skittish because of his vision but we weren’t allowed to pet them even though I asked.
Owls are so very interesting…
That they are but this guy was a cutie!
Beautiful little critter. They are very affectionate and love their keepers.
He did look awfully cuddly 🙂
Another beauty, Teri, albeit a little scruffy around the edges.
You showed remarkable restraint, BTW. 🙂
I know! He was just so little and cute!!!
This is super cute!! Love the second image – the expression is priceless!!
He is adorable isn’t he?