I think that owl was dry clean only
this post was submitted on 28 Jun 2026
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From the rehab:
“Meet our newest patient: an orphaned Barn Owl nestling who is currently 90% legs and 10% attitude!
Seriously, this little guy looks like he walked out of the nest and completely forgot his pants.
Between the knobby hocks, the impossibly long skinny legs, and that permanently awkward, goofy grin, he is the epitome of a middle school yearbook photo.Don't worry, buddy—we've all been there!
He's safe in our care, eating well, and getting ready to grow into those magnificent wings (and eventually find his pants).”
Hah, just saw this one myself!
It's a good photo 😁
I cannot help laughing every time I look! 🤭
Few of us would look better in an unsolicited nude photo, to be fair 😅
Poor Owl's pants haven't grown in yet!
He's the same colours as the blanket
My goodness, you are right. What a fashionable fella, awkwardness be damned.
Looks like a Chozo Statue come to life. I fully expect it to bestow upon me a missile upgrade.
Made me think of the green speed boost bird alien from Super Metroid
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