September 5, 2026
A Young Peregrine on the Ascent
Yesterday in the Mohonk Preserve near New Paltz, N.Y., Chris Nadareski of the NYC DEP released four young rehabbed peregrines,…
So many questions, so little time.
Who is this guy? What kind of owl is he? Why does he need glasses?
Do you have a favorite quote by him?
Darryl Brashier correctly identified him as a character from the Pogo comic strip, by Walt Kelly.
His name is Howland Montgomersett Owl. I don't think he's any species of owl that any of us would recognize but…
I think he wears glasses because he contradicts prescribed notions of owls — that they have great eyesisght and are smart.
Here's a quote: