Winner of the Cutest Owl of 2024 was "Grace"
Cutest Owl of 2024
The mysterious Northern Saw-whet Owl (NSWO) is the most numerous North American raptor, yet is seldom seen in the wild.
Our banders chose their top 10 favorites from this season, and you helped us pick the "Cutest Owl of 2024". Below are the ten Owls in the 2024 Contest.
Stay tuned for November 2025 to the meet the new contestants from next year's season.
Owl #2: Sibyl Band #1104-40744
Second year Female banded in 2018 at Rocky Point; Recaptured at Pedder Bay, Oct 26/2024
"I’m back! Who knows where I’ve been? I’m the wisest and oldest owl RPBO has ever recaptured. 8 years old and still going strong."
Band #1124-44825
Second Year Female, Banded at Rocky Point Oct 23/24
"Too much mousse - my head feathers are out of control!"
Band #1124-44307
Third Year Unknown sex
Banded at Pedder Bay, Oct 28/24
"I think my white bill tip gives me a rather distinguished look."
Owl #5: Peek-a-Hoo Band #1124-44743
Second Year Unknown sex; Banded at Rocky Point Oct 15/24
"WHEEEE! I am an owl with extreme flair and I’m going places!"
Band #1124-44312
Hatch Year Unknown sex; Banded at Pedder Bay Oct 29/24
"I’m pretty cool because I have the distinction of being owl #1200 banded this year."
Owl #7: Mighty Mouser
Band #1913-13054
Hatch Year unknown sex; Banded at Pedder Bay Sept 16/24
"I’m a darn good mouser because when I was recaptured 10 days later I had put on 27.6 grams. And I’m the youngest looking Northern Saw-whet RPBO has ever banded!"
Owl #8: Beauty Queen
Band #1124-16928
Second Year Female; Banded at Pedder Bay Sept 26/24
"I know how to shine for a beauty pageant!"
Owl #9: Grace
Band #1124-44920
Hatch Year Female; Banded at Rocky Point Sept 21/24
"I am demure and stunning. Who can resist me?"
Owl #10: Tiny Tim
Band #1913-13201
Hatch Year Male; Banded at Pedder Bay Oct 28/24
"I am one of the tiniest males banded this year. I have super golden eyes and think I’m very cute."