Who,.....Hoo, ok, it's a owl

kraynky · Post by **kraynky** » Mon Oct 03, 2016 11:42 am

Pulled in my driveway after work a couple of years back and saw this critter starring at me. I walk to within about 10' of it and then backed away. Weird seeing one during the day, and was on a limb not 4' off of the ground. Cell phone photo, that's my main camera these days.

Post by **CT_Shooter** » Mon Oct 03, 2016 11:50 am

Great photo, Kraynky! Thanks for sharing it.

Post by **PT7** » Mon Oct 03, 2016 11:58 am

He sure blended nicely into the scenery behind him.
Very cool photo of Mr. Who!

Les · Post by **Les** » Mon Oct 03, 2016 4:57 pm

That looks like one very chilled out owl, and its plumage provides superb camoflage. Whoo needs Gillie suits!

Whaler · Post by **Whaler** » Wed Oct 05, 2016 4:39 pm

Great shot!

Post by **daytime dave** » Wed Oct 05, 2016 8:28 pm

Wow, how did you spot him.

I'm glad you did. Great photograph.

Post by **JCN** » Wed Oct 05, 2016 10:53 pm

That thing scares me.

kraynky · Post by **kraynky** » Fri Oct 07, 2016 8:35 am

daytime dave wrote:Wow, how did you spot him.

I'm glad you did. Great photograph.

I was turning around in my driveway and I was aimed his way while doing it. Something made me think that there was something odd in front of me so I stopped and searched closely, and then I saw him. I couldn't believe my eyes at first, because one, he was out during the daytime, two, he was not flying away (he has a lot of faith in his camo and stillness) and three, that he was so low to the ground. (about 4')

I fully expected him to fly off when I got out of the truck and started his way. As I got within about 10', I snapped the picture and slowly backed away. The little fellow wasn't any more than 6"-7" tall sitting on that limb. I don't now if he's an adult or a youth, but he sure was cute sitting there staring at me.

Post by **clovishound** » Fri Oct 07, 2016 1:49 pm

daytime dave wrote:Wow, how did you spot him.

He's a spotted owl!

Rudy · Post by **Rudy** » Sun Dec 18, 2016 6:03 pm

This family of owls moved into my front yard in 2006 and stayed a couple of years before moving on.

Post by **CT_Shooter** » Sun Dec 18, 2016 6:14 pm

Great photo, Rudy. What a wonderful thing. Thanks.

Post by **PT7** » Sun Dec 18, 2016 6:35 pm

That's a really terrific photo! I don't ever recall seeing an entire family pose so perfectly for the photographer!

Appreciate your sharing that on the Forum.

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