Seeing is believing
This beautiful little rainbow owl is quite delightful, a perfect miniature, small enough to perch on your finger.
It is rare and was hunted almost to extinction in the early part of the 20th century when collectors were anxious to add its colourful feathers to their collections. Conservation efforts have seen an increase in numbers in Montana. It can also be found in parts of China.
Wouldn’t it be wonderful to see such an exotic bird?
Sadly, there is no such bird as a rainbow owl. The image is of a barred owl or ‘hoot owl’ which has been digitally enhanced.
Image courtesy of Wikimedia Commons
This is just a bit of fun dreamt up by someone with a sense of humour, but the serious message underlying it is that people are too gullible, too ready to believe what they are told, particularly if it is supported by photographic or video ‘evidence’.
Thus are people led astray, suspending disbelief, denying their instincts and allowing themselves to be guided along dangerous paths. It is exciting to be part of a movement, and when the numbers grow, so does conviction. Charismatic leaders can persuade their followers to heinous acts. Humans have free will. Too many permit their will to be bent to someone else’s bow.
