What is a Barn Owl? – Barn Owl Facts for Kids – Twinkl

Barn Owl hunting and feeding - The Barn Owl Trust

Barn Owl “Toe Dusting” is seen quite often in owl videos. This is a defensive action and posture showing that the owl is defending itself and trying to appear larger. | Raptor Rehabilitation of Kentucky Inc

This young Barn Owl is showing a behaviour called toe dusting. They do this defensive posture to make themselves look larger and scare away a threat. This juvie is now with other barn owls and gaining skills for his future release. Don’t forget our ‘Yoga with Raptors’ is happening this Saturday, call to reserve a last minute spot! 604-946-3171 Please note the Boundary Bay Air Show is also happening Saturday and the streets will have barricades, but do allow local traffic through if you ask. | OW

These Barn Owl chicks are exhibiting a defensive behavior called “Toe Dusting”. This wild behavior is exactly how we want them to behave when approached by humans. Soon these chicks will be ready to move on to Live Prey training and then Release. | Raptor Rehabilitation of Kentucky Inc