Yesterday, thanks to a very helpful chap who works in the office at the Royal
Botanic Gardens we saw the Powerful Owl in what we understand to be the tree
it's often seen in near Government House and a pair of Tawny Frogmouths in a
palm-type tree on the slope not far below it.
One question: The owl was holding what looked like a large rat in its talons,
on other occasions it's been reported with a ringtail possum. Other Powerful
Owl reports mention perched birds also holding prey during daylight hours. Why
don't they consume it when they catch it? Why do they hold it apparently
throughout the day before consuming it?
Jill & Sue
Jill Rossiter & Sue Casson
PO Box 17 HORNSBY NSW 1630
02 9487 2496
Mobiles: 0409 578320(Jill); 0417 578320(Sue)
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