The Lady and the Owl

This short documentary introduces us to the McKeevers, who care for injured owls. They live in the country and have built special cages for different purposes and species. There are many ways of being wounded, yet many ways of being cured
Directed by William Canning - 1975 | 27 min
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[@eaglelove00]

Their voices and tone are so comforting to listen to. What beautiful people, especially Kay 😍 May she RIP and her son carry on her legacy.

[@raphaelgirard1214]

Great documentary. We need more special people like that lady and her husband.

[@marcojaimejardina7526]

Mr. Raphael Girard I, promise to be a special person by inspiration.

[@nimueh4298]

Sadly Katherine Mckeever passed away April 4, 2019. She was 94 years old. RIP. I wonder if anyone has taken over her work?

[@Positivemotivation662]

😭

[@saqibnawaz5139]

She is absolutely an owl legend very amazing

[@diane9247]

This film is an absolutely charming interlude in a chaotic time! Thank you so much for uploading this remarkable document. The sound, light and color in this make me very nostalgic for 1975!

[@marcojaimejardina7526]

Yes, agree - thank you.

[@ziliohneland9593]

amazing couple and what a wonderful work they do!!!!! so many animals saved from this loving hands

[@SC-gp7kt]

Grateful for the dedicated and important work of this couple. What an awesome contribution and difference they have made.

[@steppydaddy972]

Awesome classic

[@shubitchawla4453]

6:28 I exactly feel for the 🦉 owls ... they are lovely birds

[@marcojaimejardina7526]

The Lady and the Owl is s great short documentary, Thumbs up.

[@unflair]

a national treasure of Canada

[@marcojaimejardina7526]

Canada 🇨🇦 is a great national.

[@sonnybliss]

my mom was born in canada

[@barbaraboone5083]

I wondered what year this was made. Very enjoyable. Satisfies my keen interest in owls. My first experience with owls was in 1970 when we lived in an old house that had a very high second story. The bedrooms plentiful windows faced some lofty poplars that had been planted when house was built in the 1800s. All summer long during the night we enjoyed several owls calling to one another. I’ve been hooked ever since. Delightful birds. Thank you for the post.

[@kedmark]

Magnificent as well as educational, I thank you very much!

[@harmoni4499]

This couple is doing great work! An awesome film!

[@jeremyv4636]

adorable couple and excellent documentary

[@santodios1036]

May God, almighty bless Canada 🇨🇦

[@marybrantley2160]

What an amazing lady.

[@ZachDrake5960]

Can't we just take a second and notice how fitting the music is, especially in that last scene when they release that owl back into the wild?

[@ceiba28]

I learned a lot with this video. Thank you. And thanks to the McKeevers for their efforts bringing them back to health and if possible back to the wild. I heard the owls today in the forest path.

[@nox6948]

I love owls so much.

[@Karlarye]

amirite bro

[@peddals7150]

This is my fav documentary ever i always wanted to take care of owls and be arounds owls my entire life owls are realy fascinating

[@ritalawson7020]

What amazing birds !!!!!!! Owls are just incredible

[@Future_Pheonix]

Thank you. I love owls so much.

[@viciouslady1340]

this was great love the NFB and is nice to know her wonderful work continues to this day.

[@cintulator2]

if you have heart for owls you are not vicious at all..you have a big heart

[@nomansland8499]

You guys are marvelous people

[@BSaint-rf6uv]

Owl Meat ... Savage lol😂🐾🐦💕

[@martinitime3537]

what a wonderful presentation!

[@maricarmenmalcolm]

UNITED ONENESS AWESOMENESS INDEED I MUST SAY THE LADY AND THE OWL- I AM BLESSED FOR SUCH A WONDERFUL VIDEO UPLOAD OF MAJESTIC CHARMING GREAT SPIRIT BIRDS OF PREY WOOW AMAZING I AM AN OWL LOVER , YEPP ABSOLUTELY THUMBS UP MUST WATCH . THANKYOU FOR YOUR BLISSFUL SHARING MY DEAR LOVELY FRIEND NFB JOYFUL AND ENCHANTING . SENDING YOU MY LOVE AND LIGHT MY DEAREST BEAUTIFUL FRIENDS AND FAMILY . HOOT HOOT - WISHING YOU A BLESSED NIGHT AHEAD . GOD BLESS . NAMASTE BRAVO XD . BIG WARM HUGS AND SWEET BUTTERFLY KISSES FROM ENGLAND . XXXXXXX

[@unflair]

beauty personified

[@lady5138]

This is so charming and sweet

[@GihanPerera-nk6hs]

May God bless the couple

[@lorraineferrara6863]

Just Beautiful....

[@santodios1036]

I love all the owls

[@ffhd1clt]

Well why don’t you replace the net with a pillowcase or some fabric that they wouldn’t get tangled in? I work with a raptor rehab facility, and we replace the netting with regular fabrics. You’re using the net to reduce stress, and getting them tangled only increases stress.

[@alflebt5054]

the colores, lightning and shadows of the camera looks like evil dead or several other old horror movies.

[@tylero8595]

I love NFB.

[@matthewmaxcy1574]

Excellence ... Pure excellence..

[@monikd278]

Canada 's pride

[@chadmurrell3119]

Love this video

[@superjbailey1]

Awesome video.

[@possiblyhuman3114]

This is amazing!

[@breathinghearts]

thank you all owls certainly need human protection

[@JohnnyBlaze5100]

Wonderful

[@theodorepullins3124]

WOW 😮 AWESOME 👏 BLESSED THEIR 💕

[@osprey02]

Excellent ~~~~

[@unflair]

magnificent

[@phoenixman8569]

most likely she is passed away by now, I wonder if anyone has continued in her good work.

[@jeffjonesphoto]

I volunteer at the owl foundation and can assure you Kay is still alive and doing relatively well for her age. She turned 91 back in October of last year. Kay doesn't have anything to do with the owl foundation anymore, though she still lives in the house at the foundation. Her son now sits at the head of directors. The owls are taken care of by 2 amazing zoologists, 2 other staff members and a network of volunteers. Feel free to like our facebook group to keep up to date with what we are currently up to =)

[@lorraineconnelly1139]

p

[@siril9131]

Owl Man .All the well wishes to Kay and owls.👍

[@SC-gp7kt]

+Owl Man Fantastic! I was wondering too.

[@cintulator2]

her life work will never be forgotten...and she has raised a good son with big heart

[@elcono1000]

nice

[@MNightbirb]

I don't know why but I find the frozen mice funny, no offense to the animals

[@stevekim8748]

These owls are monsters to the rodents.

[@lavenderflowersfall280]

They're, um... Not alive anymore huh?

[@vivavasquez]

please call congress ask them to ban rodent poison .

[@andrewsouriyaving6839]

How I know those people I need there phone number .All email to contexts

[@torefoncello7544]

Aio ma le publicita perché le meti il tempo di carosello e fini to fami il piacere eliminali Grazie

[@Sighinmyear]

🪄

[@ss9jvc]

恐怖片

[@Bullen_3]

wut

[@jacobmccoury7891]

esoteric nuances