Favourite Owl of 2025
Favourite Owls of 2025
The mysterious Northern Saw-whet Owl (NSWO) is the most abundant owl in North America, yet is seldom seen in the wild.
Below are the ten owls in the Favourite Owl of 2025 Contest.
Band # 2013-10003
Hatch Year Female banded at Rocky Point, 29 October 2025
“I am the youngest owl banded this season.”
Photo by Robyn Byrne
Owl #2 Minion
Band # 2013-10155
Third Year Unknown sex banded at Rocky Point, 22 October 2025
“Meh, can we start?”
Photo by Mark Byrne
2025 WINNER!
Owl #3 Miss Zap
Band #1913-13268
Hatch Year Female banded at Pedder Bay, 2 October 2025
“What are YOU looking at?”
Photo by Christina Lam
Owl #4 Mrs. Bouffant
Band # 1074-04223
After Second Year Female banded at Pedder Bay, 14 October 2025
“I just came from getting a perm and blow-dry.”
Photo by Christina Lam
Owl #5 The Wise One
Band # 1104-48312
6-year-old female recaptured at Pedder Bay, 21 October 2025
“Six years later and I’ve come back!”
Photo by Mark Byrne
Owl #6 Winston
Band # 1883-59735
Hatch Year Male banded at Pedder Bay, 14 October 25
“I just woke up and haven’t adjusted my feathers yet!”
Photo by Christina Lam
Owl #7 Miss Attitude
Band # 1913-13299
Hatch Year Female banded at Pedder Bay 7 October 25
“Pick me OR ELSE!”
Photo by Mark Byrne
Owl #8 Sawyer
Band # 2013-10044
Hatch Year Male banded at Rocky Point, 5 October 2025
“So do you have a tasty mouse for me?”
Photo by Ann Nightingale
Owl #9 Hellooooo!
Band # 1883-59787
Hatch Year Female banded at Pedder Bay, 29 October 2025
“My eyes are super bright – all the better to see you with.”
Photo by Mark Byrne
Owl #10 Grand Finale
Band # 1883-04241
After Second Year Unknown sex banded at Pedder Bay 31 October 2025
“I am a very special owl, the last beauty of 2025.”
Photo by Jannaca Chick