Morning, today I am a very sleepy Petra.

I was woken up by a female tawny owl at about 2.30am. It was very cool, but also very irritating. It was perched on a chimney pot on the house over the road, I watched it for a bit and then it flew off down the street.

Though it irritated me I am glad it is here, especially as I live in a very industrial town. Seeing these creatures feels more special when it is unusual to do so.

#Owl #UrbanNature #Wildlife #UnexpectedWildlife #Nature

A Sleeping Bat at The Next Page Bookshop in Calgary Becomes an Unlikely Star

A small bat a few years ago chose the entrance of The Next Page bookshop in Calgary as its resting spot. The bookstore put up a sign: 'Please open the door carefully as there is a bat sleeping on it.' The bat, likely a Little Brown Myotis, peacefully clung to the wooden doorframe, delighting customers. Wildlife specialists were called to ensure its safety, highlighting a charming moment of urban nature in an unexpected place. More: Cutest Bookstore on Wheels (7 photos) More cute street […]

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A small bat a few years ago chose the entrance of The Next Page bookshop in Calgary as its resting spot. The bookstore put up a sign: ‘Please open the door carefully as there is a bat sleeping on it.’ The bat, likely a Little Brown Myotis, peacefully clung to the wooden doorframe, delighting customers. ... Read more

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Well I guess you can add, "finding a live snake in my dryer while taking out a fleece blanket, then trying (successfully) to catch and release it unharmed in the backyard" to my life experiences.

Achievement unlocked?

#DryerSnake #UnexpectedWildlife #BurnItTotheGround