The Owl, the Beetle, and Cock Robin

Posted on February 21, 2022 by YorkshireNed

The Owl, the Beetle, and Cock Robin. Illustration for Warne’s National Nursery Library (Frederick Warne, c 1870).

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Owl cider

Posted on February 19, 2022 by YorkshireNed

I’m not normally a cider guy but how could I say no to this guy?

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More Owl Beer

Posted on February 7, 2022 by YorkshireNed

Normally I’m a bit skeptical about pumpkin beers. Seems like lots of breweries just take a regular ale and chuck some pumpkin spice in it then call it “Scarecrow” or something like that.

However, this one seems to be specially brewed around the pumpkin. There’s actual pumpkin, pumpkin seeds and the usual spices in it. Pretty good

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Boozy owl tea, anyone?

Posted on November 22, 2021 by YorkshireNed
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Saucy Owls

Posted on November 22, 2021 by YorkshireNed
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When I grow up…

Posted on November 21, 2021 by YorkshireNed

Stolen from the “Nihilist Memes” page on Facebook. If you can tell me more about this picture, please do@

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Baby Barn Owl Running

Posted on October 27, 2021 by YorkshireNed

Dutch photographer Hannie Heere has managed to snap this gorgeous pic of a baby barn owl running.

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Owl Door?

Posted on October 19, 2021 by YorkshireNed

There’s a post going viral of this door, photographer uncredited, that says it’s a hand carved door made in 1930 and is on a house in Copenhagen and that the beak is a knocker. However, I can’t find any reliable source so apply a pinch of salt to the details, hit me up with a reply if you can get me any hard facts and meanwhile just enjoy the pic

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A beer, a special burrowing owl and a good cause

Posted on March 17, 2021 by YorkshireNed

Those crazy little burrowing owls, hopping around and nesting underground are really quite a sight. I’ve been privileged enough to see one here in the wild in Phoenix but it was worrying to see the little guy in an urban area.

So it was a huge relief to hear about Audabon’s project to create special environments for the burrowing owls of Pheonix. You can read more about the project here.

I’ll certainly drink to that!

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Owl Cakes

Posted on February 27, 2021 by YorkshireNed

Instagram users Kitty_girl_bakes has created these stunning vegan owl cakes.

If they taste half as good as they look then they’re going to be very good indeed. Check out her profile as she really does make an artform out of baking

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