Birds, Desert, Nature

Whoo do you see?

Posted by lisaonthebeach on

This morning we walked around our nearby gardens/cultural center hoping to find a few more spring flowers. I have seen the owl who often resides in this particular tree on previous visits, but wasn’t able to get a good photo before. This morning he was in good view when I stood almost directly below and looked up. I believe he is a great horned owl. He was the highlight of my morning 😊

I think in the bottom photo he is taking a little nap ❤

🦉🦉🦉🦉🦉🦉

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  1. 100 Country Trek says:
    April 18, 2021 at 6:27 pm

    Wow! Great images of the owl.

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    1. lisaonthebeach says:
      April 19, 2021 at 8:59 pm

      Thank you so much! 😊

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  2. Alice says:
    April 18, 2021 at 6:29 pm

    Wow, such neat pictures! I think he was posing for you! And, yes, it does look like he’s sleeping.

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    1. lisaonthebeach says:
      April 19, 2021 at 8:58 pm

      Thank you! And he looked down at me a few times! So fun!

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  3. gr8ful_collette says:
    April 18, 2021 at 9:20 pm

    Oh look at that lovely! What a lucky find. Those talons! He’s magnificent!! 💛🌟

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    1. lisaonthebeach says:
      April 19, 2021 at 8:57 pm

      Thanks Collette! Yes I noticed those talons too! I was happy the photos came out clear, even with the shade. Such a cool bird!

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  4. Shelley@QuaintRevival.com says:
    April 19, 2021 at 3:32 am

    Ditto to Collette’s comments! Impressive photos. I’ve only been that close to an owl at a zoo. We do have wild ones that I’ve seen in the woods but never had a camera with me. You do have a special gift of finding cool things to take photos of, thanks for sharing them with us!

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    1. lisaonthebeach says:
      April 19, 2021 at 8:56 pm

      Thank you! I knew to look in that tree from a previous visit. I was happy and surprised to see him up there!!

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      1. Shelley@QuaintRevival.com says:
        April 20, 2021 at 1:53 am

        I would’ve been too – someday, maybe I’ll see one and get a photo too. That’s a fun bucket list item…

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  5. Frank @ Beach Walk Reflections says:
    April 19, 2021 at 4:48 am

    Great image, Lisa. Amazing how much camouflage they have in that kind of tree. Did you get my email?

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    1. lisaonthebeach says:
      April 19, 2021 at 8:55 pm

      Thanks Frank! Yip! I responded to your email.

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  6. Toonsarah says:
    April 19, 2021 at 5:45 am

    Great photos of a magnificent bird 😀

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    1. lisaonthebeach says:
      April 19, 2021 at 8:53 pm

      Thank you Sarah! I was so excited to see him without branches obstructing the view. And that he would look down at me! That was great!

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  7. Just Teri says:
    April 19, 2021 at 1:07 pm

    That’s it…I’m coming for a visit when covid gets under control❣️😂

    I love owls and while I’ve heard them occasionally during summer trips in rural America, I haven’t seen one live.

    You truly ARE a bird whisperer❣️ 🤩😂

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    1. lisaonthebeach says:
      April 19, 2021 at 8:52 pm

      Come on over, anytime!! We would have some fun exploring 😊 But you may not want to come in summer 😓🔥☀

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      1. Just Teri says:
        April 20, 2021 at 6:46 am

        You’re a doll Lisa ❣️❤️🤗

        Until then I treasure your photos. 😍

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  8. SoyBend says:
    April 19, 2021 at 4:41 pm

    What a beauty!

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    1. lisaonthebeach says:
      April 19, 2021 at 8:50 pm

      Thank you! He is pretty cool looking 😎

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  9. Monica St Hillaire says:
    April 20, 2021 at 1:29 am

    Great read Lisa… Awesome pictures!!! ❤

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    1. lisaonthebeach says:
      April 20, 2021 at 7:53 pm

      Thank you Monica! 😊

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  10. sustainabilitea says:
    April 20, 2021 at 8:28 pm

    I’d love to see one of these. Excellent shot, Lisa.

    janet

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    1. lisaonthebeach says:
      April 20, 2021 at 8:54 pm

      Thank you Janet!

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  11. Island Traveler says:
    April 21, 2021 at 6:59 am

    Exciting sight and sound. Haven’t seen an owl outdoors before, just the Zoo. Thanks

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    1. lisaonthebeach says:
      April 21, 2021 at 9:10 pm

      Thank you! I’m not sure I’ve seen one before either!

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  12. Naomi says:
    April 21, 2021 at 2:17 pm

    What a fantastic photo! It’s not often I’ve seen an owl, especially such a great pose.

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    1. lisaonthebeach says:
      April 21, 2021 at 9:09 pm

      Thank you! He’s kind of regal looking, I think. 😊

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  13. Anita says:
    April 24, 2021 at 3:15 am

    Absolutely amazing images Liza!

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    1. lisaonthebeach says:
      April 24, 2021 at 10:35 am

      It was a treat to find him up there and not blocked by branches. I think he was saying “hello” to me with his eyes 😊

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  14. Jane Lurie says:
    April 24, 2021 at 3:07 pm

    Awesome sighting and images, Lisa. Your final shot with his eyes closed is surprising. 🙂

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    1. lisaonthebeach says:
      April 24, 2021 at 4:47 pm

      Thank you Jane! I think we made some kind of connection 😊

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