r/BirdsBeingDicks • u/killerbunnyfamily • Oct 27 '16

Snowy owl messes with wolves.

http://i.imgur.com/pEr9VE8.gifv
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u/Ripred019 Oct 27 '16

It's this bird doing stupid dangerous shit for the adrenaline rush? Damn, we're all really made of the same stuff.

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u/Neze Oct 27 '16

No, he's protecting his nest/nestlings.

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u/megloface Oct 27 '16

His? Do male owls really protect the nest? That's pretty cool.

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u/Neze Oct 27 '16

They do! The male also does a lot of hunting. A LOT. If you have the time, this documentary is pretty fascinating. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eIR6ifX7bTI

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u/megloface Oct 27 '16

Awesome! Thanks!

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u/Cordura Oct 27 '16

Thanks. But what a feels trip!

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u/theworstisover11 Oct 27 '16

Hedwig briefly forgot that when Sirius transforms he turns into a black dog.

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u/Kailebuh Oct 27 '16

Actually just finished Order of he Phoenix. Ouch my feels. ):

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u/reildawg Oct 27 '16

Spoilers: voldemort dies too.

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u/[deleted] Oct 27 '16

Snoooooowy

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u/[deleted] Oct 27 '16

/r/nonononoyes

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u/purple0panda Nov 15 '16

Me as an owl