I have not seen one of these owls since 2012! I would love to know why they stopped passing through. It was nothing to go out there and see 6 or 8 or 10....that remained during the winter. Then there were none. Not one single one.
I also wonder where the owls have gone. A couple of years ago I walked the trail after dark, and hearing a rustle overhead, I turned my flashlight upward and there sat an owl. I haven’t seen one since.
looks more like a no ears to me, LOL.. he is so cute. I have only seen one large owl and our 2 little screech owls here. and that was years ago. I do hear the screech owl once in a while, in fact last week I heard one
This is a wonderful photo. I have never seen an owl other than in pictures. Interesting they would just disappear like that. I wonder what drove them away.
I've always wanted to see an Owl close up, Rose. You were fortunate to see these when you did. I wonder why they don't come around any more? At least you have a special photo of him. : )
A magnificent image! This is a beautiful owl. I hardly ever see owls anymore. I always figure that I don't get out as much as I used to but I also never hear them which I used to regularly.
I also wonder where the owls have gone. A couple of years ago I walked the trail after dark, and hearing a rustle overhead, I turned my flashlight upward and there sat an owl. I haven’t seen one since.
ReplyDeleteThey come here in winter too, but usually in ones and twos. One of the emblematic birds of winter.
ReplyDeletePerhaps their short ears embarrassed them... But more likely a change in climate or available food.
ReplyDeleteUm belo momento fotográfico.
ReplyDeleteUm abraço e boa semana.
Andarilhar
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O prazer dos livros
They are there I'm certain, but with birding it's all about timing. My opinion.
ReplyDeleteExtraordinary photo Rose.
looks more like a no ears to me, LOL.. he is so cute. I have only seen one large owl and our 2 little screech owls here. and that was years ago. I do hear the screech owl once in a while, in fact last week I heard one
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ReplyDeleteGreat shot of the owl. I hope you see another owl soon. Timing is everything.
Take care, enjoy your day and week ahead.
This is a wonderful photo. I have never seen an owl other than in pictures. Interesting they would just disappear like that. I wonder what drove them away.
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ReplyDeleteSo handsome... and so sad to read of their apparent disappearance. Wonder if it is to do with prey availability? YAM xx
A splendid capture as its eyes peer through your lens!
ReplyDeleteWhat compelling eyes. Beautiful shot
ReplyDeleteHe's a beauty, and I'm happy that this one has returned, at least. May there be more!
ReplyDeleteAw!! They will certainly come back! Must hve gone to explore new places !!!!
ReplyDeleteI've never seen one of them. Great capture.
ReplyDeleteI would love to see one. I wonder what happened to them.
ReplyDeleteHmmm! That is strange. I have never seen one of these.
ReplyDeleteI've always wanted to see an Owl close up, Rose. You were fortunate to see these when you did. I wonder why they don't come around any more? At least you have a special photo of him. : )
ReplyDelete~Sheri
Beautiful owl. I wonder what happened to them.
ReplyDeleteA magnificent image! This is a beautiful owl. I hardly ever see owls anymore. I always figure that I don't get out as much as I used to but I also never hear them which I used to regularly.
ReplyDeleteThen it must be a rare sight and staring! Excellent capture on the owl.
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