I have just noticed in David Hollands' Owls etc book (page 69), a
picture and caption "Barking Owl bathing. All Ninox owls seem to like to
do this". Although the picture is of one in a small pond.
Philip
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From: Peter Milburn
Sent: Monday, 23 May 2011 12:57 PM
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Subject: Boobok Rain-bathing
During the electricity blackout in O'Connor last evening, through the
kitchen window I noticed a large bird in silhouette against the low
clouds perched high in our Yellow Box tree. It was raising one wing
and ruffling it feathers, alternating between sides. It was clearly
bathing in the rain. I had a quick look at it illuminated with a
hand torch through binoculars to confirm its identity as a Southern
Boobok. It persisted in this behaviour for several minutes.
Everyone in the family managed to see it.
I suppose that this is not uncommon but it is the first time that I
have seen an owl bathing. Does anyone know about bathing behavior in
owls?
Milburn
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Australian Cancer Research Foundation Biomolecular Resource Facility
John Curtin School of Medical Research Australian National University
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