Long eared owls - male and female

[mr.sharp-photo]

I had a good night tonight. Two LEOs in 2 hrs. Also saw the remains of a NSWO (likely dinner for one of the LEOs).  The female was very skiddish and I kept my distance. Also keep in mind that this was at 7 PM, so I assume it was close to her waking hour. The male didn't have a care in the world. He opened his eyes a wee bit when my wife walked past him. Nothing more.

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[MEGHAN]

Wow Richard, these are awesome.
Lucky you to find them right out in the open like that.
You really took advantage of a beautiful day.
Meghan

[DaveD]

Nice shot mr Sharp-photo!

He loves that tree. This is him in it on Saturday.


Im amazed that you got a shot of the female. She is very very skittish. I couldnt get one that wasnt from a mile away!

And where are the remains? I found remains in the pines by triangle pond a few weeks ago and am hoping that another didnt get eaten.

[mr.sharp-photo]

another did get eaten, i guess.
this one was not that far out as yours was.
someone who was with us accidentally flushed the female (she is incredibly well hidden). it landed in a tree 25 ft up. she sat there for 5-7 min, took a crap and flew back to her spot. obviously, we left her alone.

[JW Mills]

Well done Richard, looks like your Owl luck is holding!