Singapore – A pair of owls were caught on camera teaching the public how to show affection just in time for Valentine’s Day.
One can’t deny how much love a pair of spotted wood owls have for each other based on a series of photos going viral on social media.
The owls located in Pasir Ris Park has been the focus of photographers recently, their images causing netizens to gush over the lovebirds (figuratively speaking).
Photographer Ismail Jasman posted his photos on the Facebook page Birds of Prey, featuring the duo snuggling close to each other.
One of the photos even shows one of the owls giving the other a “forehead kiss.”
Similar photos were uploaded on the Facebook page Singapore Wildlife Sightings by Low Frankie. Each owl was a giver and receiver of affection, all the while closing their eyes in satisfaction.
Facebook user Jayaprakash Bojan also uploaded a video of the owls on Thursday (Feb 10), noting the birds were displaying some “rainy day love.”
“Owls mate for life, and this is a special pair. They have lived here for over a decade, and the last three consecutive years, they have given us adorable owlets. Can’t wait for the young ones to fledge soon!” said Jayaprakash.
The video showed the owls moving closer to one another before giving each other some kisses. The raindrops in the background made everything perfect.
“Dude, what a motion picture classic man! It’s like watching a ‘Sleepless in Seattle’ wildlife edition,” said an impressed netizen on Jayaprakash’s footage.
“Love is still in the air after so many years!” exclaimed another Facebook user.
Others confirmed that the photos documenting the owls’ affection came right in time for Valentine’s Day./TISG
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