The owlet is twin to that quaint little bird, so its name flew to her and stayed. |
It came presently, the cry of the owlet repeated, as Gorlias had repeated it. |
Among nocturnal birds, both southern boobook Ninox boobook and Australian owlet nightjar Aegotheles cristatus increased in occupancy over time. |
One owlet was dead at the base of the nest tree, likely from accidentally being bumped off the too-small nest platform. |
My owlet is still very friendly, but, to my sorrow, most untidy. |
It is a member of the extensive family of owlet moths, and may be seen fluttering about the lamps and gas jets any summer evening. |