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Woman Befriends a Mama Owl, and People Can't Hide Their Jealousy

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Making friends with a wild owl is something most bird lovers can only dream about, but TikToker Victoria (@owlnlyfans) seems to have done exactly that. She recently shared a sweet video featuring a mama owl who lives in her yard and appears completely comfortable around her, leaving viewers totally mesmerized.

What makes the encounter even more special is that the owl's baby can be heard calling in the background. Even though she has a youngster nearby, the mama seems relaxed enough to spend a few moments interacting with Victoria. Whether she's stopping by hoping for a snack or simply taking a break from Mom duties, the whole scene has viewers wishing they had an owl friend of their own.

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My buddy!! #birdtok#birdwatching#owl#wildlife#barredowl

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In the caption, Victoria called the Barred Owl her buddy, leaving us all wanting to ask her how she got an owl bestie so we can try it ourselves!

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People Are Seriously Jealous of This Woman's Friendship With a Mama Owl

Viewers didn't even try to hide their jealousy about the friendship Victoria has with the owl. @Rachel said bluntly, "I'm so happy for you..." @Carenson agreed, "She absolutely loves you and your energy. How amazing!! She's gorgeous!"

Another commenter added, "See you at Hogwarts!"

@Julie Merritt asked, "How do you stay calm? I have an owl that tries to come to me, and I run every time." Victoria replied, "It took years of getting used to it!"

We laughed when @Laurelle said, "Sometimes you just need to get away from those kids and talk to another adult lol!"

@Angelajrdn pointed out, "She gave her baby the 'mom look' that we give our kids when we are trying to talk to another adult and the kids keep interrupting. LOL!"

Parents everywhere can totally relate!

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This story was originally published June 20, 2026 at 7:35 PM.

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