We took a walk recently along the edges of a local reserve; we haven’t walked its trails since Covid struck, the place is packed with people. The crowds must have driven this eastern screech owl out of the park and close to where we were walking. We’ve only seen these owls in daylight and usually looking half asleep 😏 .
October 9, 2021 at 2:12 am
WOW so beautiful!
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October 9, 2021 at 1:50 pm
Thank you!
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October 10, 2021 at 2:11 am
You are welcome.
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October 1, 2021 at 6:10 pm
I love owls! This one has cool little ears. You have to be skilled to photograph them because they seem to hear everything and fly away at the slightest sound. Well done!
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October 2, 2021 at 9:44 am
Thank you.
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September 28, 2021 at 9:08 am
Wow
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September 27, 2021 at 1:06 pm
So cute
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September 27, 2021 at 9:56 am
Good portraits. Owls often look so sleepy.
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September 27, 2021 at 1:41 pm
Thank you. It looks like his nap was interrupted.
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September 27, 2021 at 7:14 am
Love your owl.
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September 27, 2021 at 10:10 am
Thank you, a handsome little guy.
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September 27, 2021 at 7:10 am
Owls are one of my favourite birds. Sadly they are not easy to see
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September 27, 2021 at 10:09 am
Mine as well. They seem to hide in plain sight.
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September 26, 2021 at 11:39 pm
Such a great picture! I love it!
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September 27, 2021 at 9:25 am
Thank you!
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September 27, 2021 at 9:51 am
Youre welcome!
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September 26, 2021 at 1:36 pm
Adorable, Belinda! I love these little birds and so glad you shared these sleepy views of him hiding in the leaves!
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September 26, 2021 at 4:19 pm
Thank you! Always a pleasure to see one, half asleep or not 😊
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September 25, 2021 at 8:47 pm
Awesome shots, Belinda! I love love love that eye light peek you got in the first shot!! 😊 I’ve never seen one of these owls, their coloring is gorgeous!
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September 26, 2021 at 7:23 am
Thanks very much, Donna!
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September 25, 2021 at 8:01 pm
Good eye to catch this owl, Belinda – they are so good at hiding in plain sight!
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September 26, 2021 at 7:21 am
Thanks, Eliza!
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September 25, 2021 at 1:50 pm
Wonderful, Belinda!
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September 25, 2021 at 2:46 pm
Thank you, Sandy!
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September 25, 2021 at 12:53 pm
How nice, Belinda!
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September 25, 2021 at 2:45 pm
Thank you!
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September 25, 2021 at 12:03 pm
👏👏, so hard to catch these little guys. Well done. I hear them often but haven’t had a shot in a few years. Jealous 😃😃
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September 25, 2021 at 2:45 pm
I’ve had one pointed out to me in the hollow of a tree, they have terrific camouflage. Thanks, Ted!
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September 25, 2021 at 11:46 am
Great sighting and what a beauty!
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September 25, 2021 at 2:42 pm
Thank you, Ellen!
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September 25, 2021 at 11:27 am
They’re not often seen in the daytime. What a thrill for you!
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September 25, 2021 at 2:42 pm
It really was!
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September 25, 2021 at 10:11 am
Great spotting, and great capture!
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September 25, 2021 at 2:40 pm
Thanks very much!
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September 25, 2021 at 9:58 am
He’s so cute! Owls are mysterious and beautiful birds. ❤️
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September 25, 2021 at 10:28 am
He was a cutie!
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September 25, 2021 at 9:53 am
What an exciting find!! It’s wonderful, Belinda! I’ve never seen a Screech Owl. I’m doing a happy dance for you! 💃😀
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September 25, 2021 at 10:27 am
Thank you, Deborah! There’s nothing like seeing an owl 😊
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September 25, 2021 at 8:34 am
Very nice Belinda! Always fun to see & photograph Owls!
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September 25, 2021 at 9:43 am
Thank you, Reed!
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September 25, 2021 at 5:25 am
Nice shots ! Covid was in may cases not good for wildlife….
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September 25, 2021 at 9:43 am
Thank you! Overcrowded reserves have caused a change in the behaviour of a lot of wildlife.
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September 25, 2021 at 2:25 am
How nice!
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September 25, 2021 at 7:57 am
Thank you!
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September 25, 2021 at 1:45 am
What a fantastic sighting, Belinda!
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September 25, 2021 at 7:57 am
Thank you Anne. Seeing an owl is always exciting!
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