Is this guy OK? I saw a ruru and it wasn't dark

#1

Hi, I saw this guy on magic carpiet, he hung around a took a real good look at me. I hope he is just keeping odd hours rather than sick or something.

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#2

Nice photo!

I’ve seen a few ruru during daylight hours, and tons of photos. I’ve never read or heard anything about that being unusual. It certainly looks healthy.

I’m originally from Canada, where a number of owl species can be seen during daylight hours.

#3

@mattdwyerda you’re so lucky it is hard to get images of ruru. Apparently when they hear a noise they will wake and wait till the noise goes before going back to sleep

#4

Thanks nice to know he is probably OK! Seeing owls frequently during the day would be a great thing for NZ.

#5

Nice pic.

Yes, I think this is normal, I have seen Ruru from time to time during the day. As Lenore says, lucky you!