Silent hunters of the night sky, owls are among the most intriguing creatures in the animal kingdom. Their ability to turn their heads up to 270 degrees—combined with silent flight and exceptional night vision—showcases their remarkable adaptations. With over 200 species found across the globe, these birds contribute to ecological balance and are deeply woven into cultural traditions. Celebrated annually on August 4, International Owl Awareness Day not only honors their presence in nature but also raises awareness about the threats they face.
Great gray owls in their nest, Finland
Today in History
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National Audubon Society s Christmas Bird Count
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Great Smoky Mountains National Park, Tennessee
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Monarch butterflies in Angangueo, Mexico
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Medieval towers in Mestia, Upper Svaneti, Georgia
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Mysterious prairie mounds abound
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Boxing Day
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World Environment Day
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Life carries on, rising from a ship s skeleton
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Not your average sandcastle
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Golden Gate Bridge, San Francisco, California
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World Chocolate Day
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International Rock Day
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World Olive Tree Day
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Buddha in the roots of a tree, Ayutthaya, Thailand
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The moon rises for Mid-Autumn Festival
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Shakespeare Day
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World Lizard Day
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A personal collection becomes an institution
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Here we honor the women who ve served
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World Art Day
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A place fit for the gods
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Horse Head Rock, New South Wales, Australia
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Happy Cinco de Mayo!
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A river on the tundra
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In memory of those lost
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Rumelihisarı in Istanbul, Türkiye
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