What a hoot: The owls with a heavenly place to roost

 

 

By Daily Mail Reporter

Last updated at 11:25 PM on 22nd February 2010

 

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As the perfect place to perch, it must have been the answer to their prayers.

Three inquisitive young barn owls used this lofty window for an early evening surveillance mission in a Norfolk churchyard.

Standing in the stone quatrefoil of Christ Church, Fulmodeston, they were keeping a beady eye open for a tasty snack of mouse, vole or shrew.

 

Bird's eye view: Three young barn owls have made themselves comfortable in the quatrefoil of a church

Wildlife photographer Richard Brooks waited patiently night after night to capture the owls, which had been seen making night-time flights in the churchyard, in perfect formation.

 

 

 

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His efforts were rewarded when he saw the trio looking out from the opening at the very top of the church.

'They are naturally inquisitive birds,' he said. 'Part of it is food related, but they are also interested by any sounds - so they probably were looking for me.'

 

The owls were spotted in the top window of Christ Church, in Fulmodeston

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Ok, those are some cute owls. <3

Ok, those are some cute owls. <3

 

Glad you approve!:D

I can't disapprove. It's a cute bird, and it looks very appealing

HOLY FUCKING WOAH

HOLY FUCKING WOAH

 

Or rather, WOOH.......................... :rolleyes:

OWLS?!?! IN A CHURCH!?!?! WOWOWOWOWOWOW

OWLS?!?! IN A CHURCH!?!?! WOWOWOWOWOWOW

 

They must be birds of "pray"......................................... :rolleyes:

They must be birds of "pray"......................................... :rolleyes:

 

I don't think birds are capable of prayer.

Then you've clearly never heard of the phrase "on a wing and a prayer".................. :rolleyes:

Birds can't pray.

I couldn't give two "hoots".............................. :rolleyes:

Oh my god, you're so bad.

Beak quiet.:dozey:

Mark, stop ruining the cuteness of the owls with the cliché-ness of your puns. :sad: