For the past couple of weeks I have been scoping out a certain tree in the neighbourhood, as it was rumoured to be harbouring a screech owl. Friends of Kerry's had spotted it on more than one occasion in a notch of a grizzled tree about two kilometres from our house, but were reluctant to disclose the exact location. Owl hogs.
Luckily, I was able to recognize the tree from the photo they showed. We found it during our frosty walk a couple of weekends ago, but the owl wasn't included. Two more visits by bike this past weekend were equally fruitless, though the ride – my first of the season – was muddy, filthy and tons of fun. Yesterday though, I struck paydirt, and the owl and I had a decent 10-minute shoot before direct sunlight disappeared. It seemed half-asleep, but tracked me with a mean stinkeye (below) as I navigated around with the camera.
I am hoping this is the little fellow's home and not just a hangout; it looks more than suitable. It would be great if I could track its progress over the summer.
6 comments:
Oh I was hoping you would post this to your blog so I could leave a comment! I saw it on your flickr and was SOOO jealous. I can just imagine your excitement when you finally saw him! I love that little stinkeye. Don't you just want to hug him? I think you should frame this, I love how he blends right in to the bark.
A total blend. If I didn't know where to look, I'd have never seen it at all.
So. Jealous.
That second photo is just too awesome! Hehe... 'Stinkeye Screech' - an appropriate name for the owl (perhaps)? Love the photos Jeope! Keep 'em coming...
What a beautiful photo, Jeope. Completely made my day.
S/he is gorgeous!
Great photos.
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