Today at the farm I saw a tawny frogmouth owl. I have never seen one there (or anywhere) before, let alone a stones throw from where I was. I will acknowledge that they have a very effective camouflage routine of pretending to be a branch so it’s possible it has been there and I haven’t seen it.

I will just say in advance that I hold zero religious beliefs including any about reincarnation etc, but… this owl looked damn familiar. If my father was coming back as something it would be this serious grey bearded loner.

Before leaving the farm I told the owl he was welcome to stay and he would be safe here… and then I added “and just in case it is you I need you to stay”…