Our display at freshers fair was, of course, triumphant, but we did not lose our heads. We used the alluring power of visuals to draw in supporters and, more importantly, quiz them about their favourite bird. Having analysed the results carefully, we are able to exclusively reveal that the FAVOURITE BIRD of Oxford's incoming class of 2008 is
THE OWL
in all its many forms.
The picture above depicts THE SPECTACLED OWL, which looks a bit like a monkey. This owl is a generally unsociable bird, he roosts singly in trees with dense foliage. Like most of us though, he has a strain of the romantic within; on calm, moonlit nights he becomes very vocal, making a series of knocking or tapping sounds which sound like this: "PUP-pup-pup-pup-pup-po". Naturally this is very exciting for lady owls, who respond with a scream "ker-WHEER", which has been likened to a steam whistle.
(Thank you to owlpages.com for vital owl info).
Owl right!
1 comment:
Owls are such beautiful birds. I've been lucky enough to see Barn owls up close, flying at night so velvety quiet...gorgeousness!
I've also held several at falconry meets, I love how their eyes boggle at you as if to say "Whooo are yoooo? Hold me steady, I am royalty you knoooow"
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