A bird strike! Indeed, a beautiful, barred owl had crashed into the patio door, beak-first. Whether it had broken its neck or was merely stunned was not clear. Its breathing was deep and regular, but ...

In India, an owl is considered dim-witted rather than wise. In fact ... estimated to be 36,000 years old. The bird is drawn from behind, with its head swiveled backwards 180 degrees to meet ...