Wednesday, January 30, 2013

A visitor

I was working away in my upstairs office this past weekend when I saw a huge owl swoop down and settle in on of the trees which shades our vegetable patch. Quick as a bunny I grabbed my camera and ran downstairs. I tried to be very sneaky and very quiet to get a good photo of the feathery thing. Turns out that owls aren't that bothered by humans and he stayed exactly where he was.

 

He looked at me curiously, but didn't seem to mind my snapping too much.


He was quite large. I'd say at least 18" tall. I'm fairly certain that this visitor was a Barred Owl. They have the blackest eyes you can imagine. Quite eerie to peer into actually. Have you ever had a close encounter with an owl?
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6 comments:

  1. Kim30 January 2013 at 12:37

    oh my gosh- lucky you! I love owls but I have yet to see one in person- I don't think I've ever even seen one in a zoo :) I'm glad you snapped pictures to share with us!

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  2. DollZandThingZ30 January 2013 at 14:15

    Wonderful photos! Yes, I have seen them in person in the wild, at predatory bird programs and in zoos and bird rehab places. Owls really have the most amazing stare!

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  3. Kim C30 January 2013 at 14:45

    That is a stunning photo, I never get such good wildlife shots

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  4. Jeanne31 January 2013 at 10:20

    Incredible photos! I have never been as fortunate as you in getting so close to an owl. But many of the places we have lived, have had a number of owls in residence.

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  5. MissingWillow31 January 2013 at 20:13

    Wow, that's gorgeous!

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  6. WW1 February 2013 at 09:20

    Ooh...soo lucky. Great pics. We have an owl that I can hear outside many evenings...but never have gotten to see him since it's always dark when he starts hooting. Enjoy!!

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