I find it all the more wholesome because most owls really hate even other owls. They really come together and are so selfless for the kids. Most tend to pair for life, but even during the remainder of the year, they don’t hang out much and just kind of tolerate sharing territory. But add babies, and all of a sudden that mom puts her life on the line every day for them and the dad is just hunting and guarding territory 24/7. Even after the little ones leave the nest, they still help them out until just before winter, making sure they’re prepared and healthy until they’re able to seek out their own territory.

It gives them a real duality, which just adds to the complexness of these amazing animals and their lives.