Young Spotted Owl

Last evening, I decided to sit in a different place during my walk with Baby Girl, my little kitty. We chose a south facing view. As I was sitting, there were birds flying on and off the high wires. Then, one bird came to roost and its shape was a little bit different. And its bottom was very fluffy! I walked over to the side and saw that its head was also very different, from below. Well, imagine my surprise when it turned to look down at me and it was a young Owl! I did not have a camera with me, but below is a photo of a Spotted Owl that looks just like the one I saw. Barred Owls look similar to Spotted Owls, but they are more aggressive. sadly, too, the Barred Owls are taking over the habitats of the Spotted Owl.

This little Owl was very cute. I was talking to it and she just looked and looked at me. Little Miss Owl flew away to the side pole after a while, but kept looking at me.

Photo taken by Hollingsworth, John and Karen, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service

Here is some information about the owl totem: 

Magic, Omens, Wisdom

The owl is the symbol of the feminine, the moon and the night. The owl is the bird of magic and darkness, of prophecy and wisdom. The owl is associated with Athena. An owl totem gives you the power to extract secrets. Meditate on the owl and things will be revealed. Listen to its voice inside of you. You will hear not what is being said by others, but what is hidden.  You can detect subtleties of voice that others cannot. People cannot deceive a person who has an owl totem. Owl people can see into the darkness of others souls. Most owl people are clairvoyant because of this ability. It can be very scary at times. Learn to trust your instincts about people. Let your owl totem guide you.

Snowy Owl Conserve your energy until the time is right; be observant of your surroundings. Has the power of prophecy. Barn Owl This totem reflects the ability to the heart and the mind. It can connect you to spirits and the houses that they haunt. Mediums and “ghost hunters” often have this totem. This totem can give you very strong clairvoyant abilities. Barred or Spotted Owl People with totem can appear threatening on the outside, but are actually very benign. This Owl can teach us how to use your voice to great effect. Screech Owl Very courageous and ferocious, this Owl teaches you how to be a fierce individual with an ability to cooperate with others. Short-Eared Owl This Owl gives you the ability to show up at the right place – to take advantage of opportunity. The Owl represents a blend of fire and air; they stir a passion for life and fire the inspiration. They awaken the imagination. Great Horned Owl  This Owl is a fierce protector.  It is the lunar opposite of the Red-Tailed Hawk (who represents the Sun).  Gives the ability to adapt to constant changing environments.  The harbinger of Spring.  Does not have a good sense of smell a nd may impart this trait to its totem people.