iN PHOTOS: Images of downy baby owls captured in Kamloops, Okanagan

Baby owls are being born in Kamloops and the Okanagan and they are covered with fuzzy feathers.

Owls are generally monogamous and some pairs mate for life with most species raising a single brood of chicks each year. They leg eggs in natural cavities and abandoned nests of other birds, according to All About Birds. 

The downy chicks leave the nest early so it is common to see them out and about before they are old enough to fly, however, the adults will continue feeding them for the next couple of months. 

Looking at their adorable downy faces it may be hard to believe the babies will soon become one of the deadliest birds of prey on the planet feasting on invertebrates, mammals, snakes and birds.

Their large eyes and ability to swivel their heads 270 degrees helps them hunt, along with flattened faces that capture sounds of prey rusting. Their sharp beaks and talons help owls capture and tear apart prey.

Found in mountains, forests, wetlands and grasslands, owls are generally cautious of humans, holding still and relying on camouflage when approached during the day.

It is generally tricky to spot owls because of their natural camouflage, but some area photographers were able to capture photos of newly hatched owlets in recent weeks.

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