The most common owl in North America. They are fierce predators, which are able to take large birds such as Osprey and other owls. Of course they eat smaller animals also.
If you see a mass of agitated crows, they may be bothering a Great Horned owl. They may stay after the owl for hours. This owl is the greatest threat to the crow.
Owls have special feathers that allow them to fly quietly and sneak up on their prey. The primary feathers are divided like a comb. This configuration breaks up the turbulence of the wind passing over the wings, causing less noise. Owls wings also are wide and short allowing them to fly through a forest easier.
Because of the nocturnal life of owls they are associated with evil in the past. Owls and witches go together at Halloween.
Ephesians 5:11 "Do not participate in the unfruitful deeds of darkness, but instead even expose them;"
With a true knowledge of nature we understand the role owls play in nature. Yet because of superstitions and ignorance people are afraid at times. We should not fear problems when we have Christ with us. Instead we can rejoice in the victory we have had and will have in Christ as we serve Him.
Father, I thank you for Your guidance in my life and the victory that is coming by Your power and direction.
Scott my father taught me about the Great Horned Owl at the Portland Zoo, that if I walk around the cage 3 times quietly the owl will say "Nothing", I did it and found out he was right, the owl said nothing!
ReplyDeleteI receive your teaching on this one. Embrace Eph. 5:11