Every 4-5 years, the great gray owls head down this way in search of food, when it gets scarce up north. I saw one about 5 years ago from a distance but never managed to get up close and personal with one. Until yesterday.
We were driving on a side road, on our way home from feeding a neighbour's cat when Richard yelled, "Owl!" We pulled over and walked over to the owl. He was only about 10 ft. up in a tree, overlooking a field. We both snapped away but gave him his space and tried not to get too close. Then we walked back to the car and drove off.
What a lucky, wonderful happenstance!
Now that made your day! Fabulous pics. We see owls so rarely.
ReplyDeleteThats so awesome!
ReplyDeleteIt looks like he turned his head right around to look at you. Amazing that you were able to get these great pics.
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