A group of owls is called a parliament because, for centuries, owls have symbolized wisdom and seriousness. The term dates back to medieval Europe and was popularized in 15th-century literature, in works like Chaucer’s Parliament of Fowls. With their upright posture, forward-facing eyes, and solemn expressions, owls resemble dignified officials gathered in debate. These two burrowing owls were in an open field with a few others at dusk on the west coast of Florida. Nikon D300 with Nikkor 200-400mm lens (at 330mm) ISO 800, f/4.5 at 1/250th of a second.
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A group of owls is called a parliament because, for centuries, owls have symbolized wisdom and seriousness. The term dates back to medieval Europe and was popularized in 15th-century literature, in works like Chaucer’s Parliament of Fowls. With their upright posture, forward-facing eyes, and solemn expressions, owls resemble dignified officials gathered in debate. These two burrowing owls were in an open field with a few others at dusk on the west coast of Florida. Nikon D300 with Nikkor 200-400mm lens (at 330mm) ISO 800, f/4.5 at 1/250th of a second.
Were they in Cape Coral, world famous for the burrowers??
Exactly Mom. In fact, you might have been with me for this one.
They are just so darn CUTE!!
Agreed.