A barn owl landing on the head of a person on a fishing boat at sea, or some huge lake? That's... like finding a cat swimming in the ocean that just hops aboard and shakes off the wet with ease, then looks around at the crowd for a snack.
I saw that, I think it was just a gull in the distance, which I don't think is an active predator but might have been wondering what that thing was too. Little bird was pretty far from home.
probably blewn out to the sea by strong winds, now exhausted and desperately looking for a place to land and rest...happens often to birds, that way they happen to travel with ships to other continents and get stranded there...
In the Navy we used to always have a bunch of birds in my frigate's hangar who would accidentally come with us when we set out. Some would stick around for a few days but most of them would disappear after a while :/
I've watched the beginning a few times and still can't work out what the other bird is. Does seem to have a larger wingspan but video makes it look white so guessing large seagull.. and those shits will try to eat anything if brave enough.
hackller
wow! this flying stuff's knackering!
ThisIsMyUsernameThereAreManyLikeIt
I love seeing the ways people light up in the presence of birds
iamthecomet
You? As in, as in you?
OldButtStillFat
The chosen one.
sarahsaurroar
Owl: Whoooo are you looking at?! Just getting a ride!
BeverlyHillsBillie
You're a wizard Barry.
drGrafenberg
Far from a barn. Better find some hay.
Dapperworth
https://media1.giphy.com/media/v1.Y2lkPTY1YjkxZmJlajI5eDdzZmhvZmRwazdodnJ6eHZrMDhrNWt0NzE1b3NweGU5aWYzbiZlcD12MV9naWZzX3NlYXJjaCZjdD1n/y97hzmaDLeO4w/200w.mp4
firlefranz
Zobbie
"You're a wizard Harry"
trinxter
Hitching a ride.... by Vanity Fair, Boston, or Green Day? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wRlSFlnRX_M.
originfoomanchu1
My question is what is an owl doing out at sea?
Even seagulls only go out to sea to die.
Phonoi00
They just happened to have their camera out? Clearly staged /s
RoutemasterFlash
The owls are not what they seem.
cytherians
A barn owl landing on the head of a person on a fishing boat at sea, or some huge lake? That's... like finding a cat swimming in the ocean that just hops aboard and shakes off the wet with ease, then looks around at the crowd for a snack.
Larirari
the people being super loud tho...
XeroZach
To make a non threatening animal feel at ease is to kinda ignore it.
willpostanything
You're a wizard now.
nezo
"You're probably wondering how I got here.."
IllusiveJoker
Is that a bigger bird chasing it? Seemed to turn off after approaching the boat
calenti
I saw that, I think it was just a gull in the distance, which I don't think is an active predator but might have been wondering what that thing was too. Little bird was pretty far from home.
Feralkyn
Larger gull species are apex predators in their niches and can and will kill & eat smaller birds. So will other predatory seabirds like Skuas.
TheRealTR8R
Currently reading the Batman's Court of Owls. I only see this as a warning from the Court now, lol.
jaysjunkymail11
Is the dude in the hat holding a grenade?
PlainlyPuzzled
Chosen One
EasierToPrayWhenIMasturbate
Repost bot
GirafePrince
Wow, what a unique experience. Luck lad!
EmmaMelisande
Tired barn owl seeks tree equivalent
GreasyFingersSmearingShabbyClothes
"Ya'll seen any barns around here?"
AlwaysDownvotesDogs
"Aw shit. I think I'm on the wrong boat."
-Barn Owl
khora
"Only barnacles."
HighrockTendales
https://www.reddit.com/r/memes/comments/lko5re/its_all_coming_together/?utm_source=share&utm_medium=web3x&utm_name=web3xcss&utm_term=1&utm_content=share_button
Idontneedrealfacts
MCpeepantz
"Not everyone that wonders is lost, but I sure am"-that owl
circlebreaker
"What's wrong? Am I not sitting on the corner of a hay bale?" -owl probably
ADDGirl
Probably realized that straw hat people might be Amish, and if anyone knows where the barn is, they do. And if not, they'll build one.
AzgarOgly
long way from home
the bird must be desperate
eddbrowne
Maybe it had a new nest on a ship that went to sea.
WoopDeFrickenDoo
yes I wish everyone wouldn't SCREAM at it
Sinuhe
Chosen by Athena.
ClulessNoob
Bubo!
banjak
'Guys, have you seen a cat in a pea-green boat anywhere?'
Twinklepot
Love it! My all-time favourite poem 💕
Etherealvalentine
And don't forget his small guitar to sing with!
killbillsexwife
Bravo
AyatollahBahloni
"And hand in hand, on the edge of the sand, they danced by the light of the moon, the moon..."
Gippo53
I wonder what a barn owl is doing in the middle of the sea (or lake). It's true, however, that everyone deserves a vacation ...
DiegoHall
There was a very small owl once on a cruise ship we were in in the Bahamas. It got on in Florida and off in St. Thomas I think. Free cruise!
RecurringNightmare
probably blewn out to the sea by strong winds, now exhausted and desperately looking for a place to land and rest...happens often to birds, that way they happen to travel with ships to other continents and get stranded there...
SteveTheEgg
You know how many rats are on ships, in and out of ports? I'm guessing a lot of seaside areas are good hunting for them.
RacecarIsRacecarBackwards
In the Navy we used to always have a bunch of birds in my frigate's hangar who would accidentally come with us when we set out. Some would stick around for a few days but most of them would disappear after a while :/
Teganrose1
Going to the Great Ga’Hoole Tree
Wubbalubbadubdubb101
Owls are raptors and can hold their own, they're actually of the kick ass and take names type.
Feralkyn
Ha. Great Black-Backed Gulls actually are notorious for "ruining" raptor-watchers' days by chasing off the eagles and stealing all the fish.
Feralkyn
("Ruining" because I find it funny they prioritize the one birds when honestly, gulls are so fuckin' cool)
vcgetdown
being a train guy wins again, no worry of the wrong train chasing off your pant creamer
Feralkyn
So "IT'S THE STEAM ENGINE WITH A STEEL CHAIR!" isn't an option? :(
satmanuk
It was either being chased by the bigger bird in the first few frames, or it was stranded/lost in inclement weather (horizon looks pretty hazy/wet)
Danack
Seagulls know that a lot of birds can't swim. They kill the pigeons in my city by pushing them into the water, and then drowning them.
CerisCinderwolf
I've watched the beginning a few times and still can't work out what the other bird is. Does seem to have a larger wingspan but video makes it look white so guessing large seagull.. and those shits will try to eat anything if brave enough.
possumEnjoyer
Frigatebird? Might be too far north for them, but the size and profile might fit. Also the scariness lol
Feralkyn
Yeah, I'm guessing a large gull or skua.