Took some screenshots of a short video from this post for you!

From Native Birds Australia

The Lesser Sooty Owl. FNQ. This was my best encounter.

    • anon6789OP
      1•1 day ago

      I agree. While not the “best” pictures, I feel this likely captures what it actually looks like more than some skilled photographer’s shot.

      I was also just very excited to see it hanging out at a residence. From what I gather, these guys aren’t exactly an owl one runs into regularly, so it was cool to see it come check out us humans.

  • anon6789OP
    4•2 days ago

    The Sooty Owls are said to have a “bomb drop” call. I think it sounds like those screeching fireworks. It’d definitely grab your attention in the dark of night!