# @bbcearth on Instagram

- **Type:** Video
- **Original URL:** https://www.instagram.com/p/DJGuuqMswm8
- **Gondola URL:** https://gondola.cc/posts/73494267-bbcearth-instagram
- **Thumbnail:** https://img.gondola.cc/tr:w-,h-,fo-auto/postThumbnails/7abbe22488.jpg
- **Posted:** 2025-05-01T09:01:21.000+00:00
- **Account Owner:** BBC Earth (@bbcearth) — https://gondola.cc/bbcearth

## Caption

Feathered Affection 🦉 🪶

Barn owls aren't just silent hunters, but surprisingly social! They strengthen their bonds through preening, gently grooming each other as a sign of trust and affection. Whether siblings or in courtship, this tender ritual keeps their feathers clean and their connection strong.

Have you ever seen owls share a moment like this?

#EarthCapture at Leicestershire by paulbrowning.photography 📸
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#BarnOwls #BirdBehaviour #WildlifePhotography #BirdsOfInstagram

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## Tags

wildlifephotography, birdsofinstagram, earthcapture, birdbehaviour, barnowls

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