Silent hunters of the night sky, owls are among the most intriguing creatures in the animal kingdom. Their ability to turn their heads up to 270 degrees—combined with silent flight and exceptional night vision—showcases their remarkable adaptations. With over 200 species found across the globe, these birds contribute to ecological balance and are deeply woven into cultural traditions. Celebrated annually on August 4, International Owl Awareness Day not only honors their presence in nature but also raises awareness about the threats they face.
Great gray owls in their nest, Finland
Today in History
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Valentines Day
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Pride Month
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Storm rolls over the grasslands
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Tolkien Reading Day
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Make your way up a picturesque passageway of Chefchaouen
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Let s get lost
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Rapa Valley in Sarek National Park, Sweden
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Skyscraper Day
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Flooded crypt, Basilica of San Francesco, Ravenna, Italy
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Winter scenery near Kuhmo, Finland
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Megalong Valley, Blue Mountains National Park, Australia
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Arromanches-les-Bains for the 81st anniversary of D-Day
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Room at the top?
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Cold? What cold?
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Inhale and exhale, it’s Yoga Day
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A rest stop for the birds
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Constitution Day and Citizenship Day
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Honoring the rangers on World Ranger Day
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Merry and bright
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Innerdalsvatna Lake, near Ålvundeidet, Norway
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Arambol Beach, Goa, India
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Avalanche Lake Trail at Adirondack High Peaks, New York
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International Whale Shark Day
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Take the plunge into 2021
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Whanganui National Park, Retaruke, New Zealand
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Winter solstice
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Mount Sopris, Colorado
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World Migratory Bird Day
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Every day is Napping Day for this screech owl
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World Space Week begins
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