owls

I can't quite figure out what occasion these would be good for... Kid's party? Adult's party with a good sensde of humor? Either way, I need an excuse to make these! See the easy step by step instuctions here at rookno17.com.

You can't say these owls don't give a hoot. (via reddit)

This USB-powered owl toy just hangs out near your computer or laptop while you work looking cute, blinking and coyly turning it's head every once in a while. My kinda office mate. You can find it at ThinkGeek or at Japan Trend Shop.

(source:http://www.kolibriexpeditions.com/birdingperu/blog/index.php/3-ways-how-not-to-see-the-long-whiskered-owlet/)

(source:http://www.wildlifeextra.com/go/news/long-whiskered_owlet.html#cr)

The long-whiskered owlet is among the smallest owls in the world at about about 5 inches heigh. They are endemic to Peru. They are very rare but in early 2010 a new population was discovered. Read more about this discovery at abcbirds.org.

Who says that baby play mats need to be garish primary colors with the same old animals over and over again? Skip Hop makes this sweet owl and woodland creature-themed play mat and you can buy it at Amazon.com.

Is this baby owl learning and practicing how to pounce? Whatever it's doing, it's darn cute.

"This bathing process is degrading to both of us. Sigh." (via Reddit)

Skip Hop makes really darn adorable things for kids. Pictured above are a back pack and an insulated lunch bag from their "Zoo Packs" series which also includes not only owls but dogs, monkeys, penguins, mice, penguins and bees.