n ®° met Wngr about Owls, 
w. u. Orznsbae, Montpelier, Vt 
Of the Barn Owl, which is found more or 
less abundantly over the entire country, 
thirty-nine stomachs were received. Seven ' 
of them were empty, four contained insects, 
one a Pigeon, three other small birds, and 
the balance contained small Rodents, such as; 
Mice, Rats, Gophers, etc. 
0.& Q. Vol. 18, Oct, 1893 p.138 
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/ Owls Washing. — I have a pet Bam Owl flying at large in the yard, and 
on several occasions I have seen him wash in a tub of water. I have also a 
Bong-eared Owl, but never knew him to wash, although he sits outside in 
rain and wind both night and day, and seldom seeks shelter or even a dark 
corner ; it is quite the contrary with the Barn Owl, as he does not seem to 
like the light, and seeks the cellar in the day-time. It would be of interest 
to me to know if others have observed Owls washing, and if so, of what 
species ? Thomas Darragh (Belfast Museum). 
[That Owls have no antipathy to water is evidenced by the fact that they 
have been observed to catch fish, and in their love of bathing, when oppor- 
tunity serves, they probably do not differ from other birds of prey.— E d.] 
/OS 
