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n. - Nocturnal bird of prey with hawk-like beak and claws and large head with front-facing eyes.

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  • The owl whose night-bound eyes are blind unto the day cannot unveil the mystery of light.
  • "Yes the owl is also one of our sacred creatures, the great healer, quiet and humble."
  • Whether you sleep tight or play night owl is up to you
  • The horned owl is very big, 'most as big as the eagle.
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  • It's a good idea to mark "all" (whole amount) places to make holes before using an "awl" (pointed tool) to do so. An "owl" is a large bird that is active at night.
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