tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2300766267906463889.post1885707581022682411..comments2024-03-28T12:04:44.953+00:00Comments on Pegler Birding: Confimed Pairs of Little Owls - on 2nd February, 2013Richard Peglerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05115206853645323899noreply@blogger.comBlogger48125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2300766267906463889.post-4738250458943309582013-02-07T20:56:40.185+00:002013-02-07T20:56:40.185+00:00Thank you Amanda. It's always a treat to see a...Thank you Amanda. It's always a treat to see a pair together!Richard Peglerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05115206853645323899noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2300766267906463889.post-35628127981076847162013-02-07T20:18:57.010+00:002013-02-07T20:18:57.010+00:00Beautiful series. Fantastic that you got two in th...Beautiful series. Fantastic that you got two in the one shot.Amandahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04771511913332543528noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2300766267906463889.post-17649479747160853442013-02-07T14:34:46.041+00:002013-02-07T14:34:46.041+00:00Thank you Mary. Opportunities like these are very ...Thank you Mary. Opportunities like these are very much cherished!Richard Peglerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05115206853645323899noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2300766267906463889.post-23811939654249988602013-02-07T13:14:07.604+00:002013-02-07T13:14:07.604+00:00What a wonderful opportunity, even with the interr...What a wonderful opportunity, even with the interruptions. These images are really stunning...bravo~Mary Howell Cromerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05473298562829352582noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2300766267906463889.post-60442012163220885932013-02-07T09:13:06.883+00:002013-02-07T09:13:06.883+00:00Thank you Neil.Thank you Neil.Richard Peglerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05115206853645323899noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2300766267906463889.post-31402359965085748492013-02-06T23:52:43.304+00:002013-02-06T23:52:43.304+00:00Great series.Great series.Neilhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14614941703303528719noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2300766267906463889.post-71009848769231770382013-02-06T21:33:46.918+00:002013-02-06T21:33:46.918+00:00Thank you Linda. I'm keeping my fingers crosse...Thank you Linda. I'm keeping my fingers crossed for results!Richard Peglerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05115206853645323899noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2300766267906463889.post-33942571254777155732013-02-06T21:33:08.671+00:002013-02-06T21:33:08.671+00:00Thank you, Pat, for your kind words.Thank you, Pat, for your kind words.Richard Peglerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05115206853645323899noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2300766267906463889.post-60963087179927851362013-02-06T21:30:50.974+00:002013-02-06T21:30:50.974+00:00Wow Jackie! I'm so sorry to hear of your tragi...Wow Jackie! I'm so sorry to hear of your tragic associations with owls. To me they are creatures of absolute joy - so I obviously have no Cherokee blood!<br /><br />Best wishes with your new hobby, and I wouldn't blame you if you didn't specialise in owls!!!Richard Peglerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05115206853645323899noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2300766267906463889.post-26403466051152712882013-02-06T20:22:11.558+00:002013-02-06T20:22:11.558+00:00Well done Richard for finding pairs of LOs. Lovel...Well done Richard for finding pairs of LOs. Lovely images, look forward to images of their young when they appear later:-)Linda Yarrowhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03804368844243909168noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2300766267906463889.post-6755205905813282732013-02-06T17:56:44.705+00:002013-02-06T17:56:44.705+00:00Wonderful captures of these adorable little owls!Wonderful captures of these adorable little owls!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2300766267906463889.post-24178277370997937292013-02-06T17:43:58.078+00:002013-02-06T17:43:58.078+00:00These are incredible shots. You did an awesome job...These are incredible shots. You did an awesome job and I bet you're glad you went back out. I am a newbie to bird hunting and spend hours at least once a week hitting desolate back roads and hiking into areas.<br /><br />But, I haven't see any owls yet. And, I certainly don't have any captures as marvelous as these! My husband was thrilled I had taken to bird watching until I told him how much money we need to step me up to the next level zoom lens.<br /><br />I do so hope you have luck at this spot and get even more shots. These are marvelous!<br /><br />I am Cherokee and tradition holds that if we have an owl come to us or we get a sighting of one it is a warning that an end is coming. Usually it indicates the death of someone. We had a white owl in Maine buld a nest in the tree in our front yard and give birth to two lovely babies. Within a few weeks my mother passe away. <br /><br />Just recently, I had an owl visiting every morning. I never saw him and couldn't find him but he was here for about two weeks every morning. Shortly thereafter we lost our two sons in a car accident.<br /><br />There have been a few other times owls have come and people have passed on but these two stuck out in my head. So I really don't know if I want to see any owls!<br /><br />Well that was unasked for information but I hope you found it interesting. This is true for all Cherokee. You can Google and find out!<br /><br />Happy owl hunting and I hope you don't have any Cherokee heritage! I am 1/4!Jackiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05378896151545384221noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2300766267906463889.post-37008984337803448662013-02-06T10:59:48.164+00:002013-02-06T10:59:48.164+00:00Thank you Noushka. I guess that more than 95% of m...Thank you Noushka. I guess that more than 95% of my photography is done alone, except on the relatively infrequent occasions that I'm in a communal hide. However, when you're out with friends, or bump into someone you know, it's sometimes necessary to be sociable - even when it does reduce the likelihood of a good result!Richard Peglerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05115206853645323899noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2300766267906463889.post-541286972085515472013-02-06T10:50:13.718+00:002013-02-06T10:50:13.718+00:00Thank you for your kind words, Carole.Thank you for your kind words, Carole.Richard Peglerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05115206853645323899noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2300766267906463889.post-50489190125100076292013-02-06T10:49:39.683+00:002013-02-06T10:49:39.683+00:00I like the idea of the rocks, Stewart!! I'd ha...I like the idea of the rocks, Stewart!! I'd have probably forgotten to open the window before lobbing one, however!!Richard Peglerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05115206853645323899noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2300766267906463889.post-79133833891171213332013-02-06T10:48:17.795+00:002013-02-06T10:48:17.795+00:00It was a most enjoyable day. Thank you, Wally, for...It was a most enjoyable day. Thank you, Wally, for your kind comments.Richard Peglerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05115206853645323899noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2300766267906463889.post-56835765068159793392013-02-06T10:47:21.333+00:002013-02-06T10:47:21.333+00:00Thank you for your kind words, Gail. They can be q...Thank you for your kind words, Gail. They can be quite difficult to see sometimes. There were three other bird photographers around at the time, and none of them had spotted the owls. Two of them even had difficulty spotting them when I gave precise directions as to where to look.Richard Peglerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05115206853645323899noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2300766267906463889.post-15869155751856009522013-02-06T10:44:22.274+00:002013-02-06T10:44:22.274+00:00Thank you Eileen - it was a very satisfying day!Thank you Eileen - it was a very satisfying day!Richard Peglerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05115206853645323899noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2300766267906463889.post-57099042110076879432013-02-06T10:43:46.363+00:002013-02-06T10:43:46.363+00:00Thank you SteveThank you SteveRichard Peglerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05115206853645323899noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2300766267906463889.post-30796420514981819522013-02-06T10:36:58.182+00:002013-02-06T10:36:58.182+00:00Thank you Bob. I'm delighted that you enjoyed ...Thank you Bob. I'm delighted that you enjoyed them.Richard Peglerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05115206853645323899noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2300766267906463889.post-77699245585645799622013-02-06T10:36:07.120+00:002013-02-06T10:36:07.120+00:00Thank you, Larry, for your very kind words. A Burr...Thank you, Larry, for your very kind words. A Burrowing Owl is high on my list of 'want to see' birds. The first hurdle is to persuade my wife that a return to USA for a vacation is a good idea - or else try to get my pass signed to go there alone!Richard Peglerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05115206853645323899noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2300766267906463889.post-69150331074593981662013-02-06T09:46:25.107+00:002013-02-06T09:46:25.107+00:00WOW Richard, that is quite an interesting observat...WOW Richard, that is quite an interesting observation!<br />First I believe you can do pictures much better alone than with another photographer, naturally!<br />With a hide you can get fantastic shots, although I would be thrilled to manage the first ones in this post!<br />I bet you will come up with great news of successful breeding and great photos too!<br />Lousy weather here too, please keep it in England!! LOL!Noushkahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11583459949373167021noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2300766267906463889.post-66907074843497673132013-02-06T08:25:49.525+00:002013-02-06T08:25:49.525+00:00what a wonderful outing and fabulous owls to enjoy...what a wonderful outing and fabulous owls to enjoy; thanks for sharing RichardCarole M.https://www.blogger.com/profile/13261384312136535762noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2300766267906463889.post-26527912874865622082013-02-06T08:21:08.595+00:002013-02-06T08:21:08.595+00:00I always keep a few rocks handy, just in case the ...I always keep a few rocks handy, just in case the birds of prey are too close to focus on!!! <br /><br />Great set of pictures. <br /><br />No problems looking at the site (apart from jealousy!) in safari.<br /><br />Cheers and thanks for linking to WBW.<br /><br />Stewart M - MelbourneStewart Mhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04622420206244603688noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2300766267906463889.post-25485654780465871372013-02-06T05:11:04.370+00:002013-02-06T05:11:04.370+00:00What a terrific post! Love seeing the last images...What a terrific post! Love seeing the last images of the tree to give a perspective on the owls' nesting spot. What a wonderful day you had!Wally Joneshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01121368850135565674noreply@blogger.com