2025—Owl Eyes

Yesterday, the Bird Group at Lincoln Hills was treated to a birds of prey presentation by master falconer Kate Marden of West Coast Falconry. This Eastern Screech Owl, the third of three birds Kate shared with the group, is absolutely adorable. His eyes are so captivating and surreal that they seem almost to be AI generated. I can assure you they are real. This little guy completed several flights around the auditorium, always finding Kate’s glove and the inevitable treat it held. The other two birds, a dark morph Red-tailed Hawk and an Aplomado Falcon were every bit as entertaining.