Last spring, a large-eared owl came to live in the big ivy-covered ash tree outside my bedroom window. He used to sit there all day, until I would try to get close for a photo. He went away in the late spring and didn't come again this year
Dear Chris, He does have that "cat look"! His feathers were very peaked up. I was beyond excited!! He was rather far away too. I actually saw him first with the binoculars. I tried to get as close as I could. I was concerned if I tried to get any closer he would fly. The crows were very upset! He has a mate and I hope one of these days we will see owlets! Sherry
Hi Mary, Having the Owls about is magical! I see them every so often but it is too dark for photos. Having photos is very nice indeed. After supper tonight my husband and I went for a bicycle ride in the cemetery. I almost crashed a couple of times gazing up in the trees. Anytime we see an Owl we also are awed! Sherry
All your pictures are beautiful, but the owls caught my eyes, owls were my wifes favorites. She passed away just over a year ago, but her love of owls will live forever. She left me with a house full of owls, a collection of over 400 different owl figureines, pictures, beer mugs, glasses, etc.
Thamk you for your kind words. Charlene and I were only married 11 years, and we had just celebrated her 49th birthday the weekend befor she got very sick. I miss her very much.
Wow! He could be mistaken for a cat :-) What a wonderful sight!
ReplyDeleteLast spring, a large-eared owl came to live in the big ivy-covered ash tree outside my bedroom window. He used to sit there all day, until I would try to get close for a photo. He went away in the late spring and didn't come again this year
ReplyDeletesorry, not large-eared but long-eared owl. I had the wrong word. It's not ears anyway but feathers.
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ReplyDeleteDearest Q~
Awesome, indeed.
Was this owl dreaming of me, or did I indeed come to be?
Always watching over you...
Lovingly,
sprite
Dear Chris,
ReplyDeleteHe does have that "cat look"!
His feathers were very peaked up.
I was beyond excited!!
He was rather far away too. I actually saw him first with the binoculars. I tried to get as close as I could. I was concerned if I tried to get any closer he would fly. The crows were very upset!
He has a mate and I hope one of these days we will see owlets!
Sherry
Hello Forgetmenot,
ReplyDeleteWow! Just outside your bedroom window, wow!! I have never seen a Long-eared Owl. They are so magical.
I love the Owls.
Sherry
Dear Sprite,
ReplyDeleteYou are awake!!!
You did come to be and me!
So happy you are here for Hummingbirds and Butterflies.
Sherry, who is Green Woman in May!
*****
ReplyDeleteDearest Q~
This is a pleasant awakening from a dream. Thank you.
Much love dear one,
*sprite
I still remember the absolute awe of seeing an owl swoop down before us as we drove along a country road one night. It was truly magical.
ReplyDeleteHow amazing to have one outside during the daytime to marvel at!
Hi Mary,
ReplyDeleteHaving the Owls about is magical!
I see them every so often but it is too dark for photos. Having photos is very nice indeed.
After supper tonight my husband and I went for a bicycle ride in the cemetery. I almost crashed a couple of times gazing up in the trees.
Anytime we see an Owl we also are awed!
Sherry
All your pictures are beautiful, but the owls caught my eyes, owls were my wifes favorites.
ReplyDeleteShe passed away just over a year ago, but her love of owls will live forever. She left me with a house full of owls, a collection of over 400 different owl figureines, pictures, beer mugs, glasses, etc.
Thanks,
Jim
Hi Jim,
ReplyDeleteSo nice to met you.
Owls are magical. Your wife must have been a blessing to you and your loved ones.
Blessings,
Sherry
Thamk you for your kind words. Charlene and I were only married 11 years, and we had just celebrated her 49th birthday the weekend befor she got very sick. I miss her very much.
ReplyDeleteThank You,
Jim