Owl

G’day I was on my lunch time perambulation through the Spectacle Garden in the Roma St Parklands [Brisbane] when I noticed an anger of birds in the vicinity of a grove of “poplar” trees around a small pond with a fountain near the western entrance to the garden.

Angers of birds are often productive so I had a look. A frazzled but fresh plumaged Powerful Owl was perched about 6 metres up one of the trees. Even without any visual aids, I could clearly see it’s yellow eyes, yellow feet, barred undertail and distinct black chevrons on its underbody. This bird was reacting to the Butcherbirds and Mickies and in doing so looked strangely tall, skinny and small-headed. When it turned it’s head side on to snap at its tormentors, its beak appeared to be eagle-shaped.

I suspect the bird was an immature owl in unfamiliar surroundings [I suspect an Adult would have ignored to pesky “peasants” surrounding it.]

It’s the first time I’ve seen an owl within a kilometre of the GPO, so posted a note on the local Birdline. I suspect the bird will push on, but may choose lodgings in the area. There are certainly plenty of possums about.

Regards, Laurie. ===============================

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