From Dick Brubaker
“On silent wings through a wooded swamp the Barred Owl is in search of mice, frogs, crayfish and birds.” 10/21/24.
Aerodynamic AF
It checks out!
I was excited to see a Barred Owl in this pose. This is the classic Short Eared photo I come across so much. I’m guessing most owls are hard to photograph in flight, the Shortie just makes it easier hunting in the open compared to most others.
I got these 2 photos from this Popular Mechanics article if anyone wants to read it.
Why Owls Are an Inspiration For Engineers Building Quieter Aircraft
Turbomachinery blades are loud, but stealthy fliers can lend a hand … er, wing.That’s awesome. Everyone can learn from owls - even rocket surgeons!
I tried to look up if anyone had videos of a 3d print owl inspired fan design, but couldn’t find anything but 1 vaporware product. Maybe I just don’t know the proper terminology. There was one inspired by a humpback whale’s fins with bumps that sound like they do something similar as far as breaking down turbulence.
