tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2300766267906463889.post2574938529950938990..comments2024-03-28T12:04:44.953+00:00Comments on Pegler Birding: New Little Owl Site No.48 (feat. The Phantom Raspberry Blower) - August, 2014Richard Peglerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05115206853645323899noreply@blogger.comBlogger16125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2300766267906463889.post-60314852820120841262014-09-02T19:59:43.001+01:002014-09-02T19:59:43.001+01:00Thank you, Paul. It's good to hear from you ag...Thank you, Paul. It's good to hear from you again. Delighted to see that you've not lost your touch with the owls!Richard Peglerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05115206853645323899noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2300766267906463889.post-69815508513192570372014-09-02T16:04:55.557+01:002014-09-02T16:04:55.557+01:00Another superb post buddy, really like your "...Another superb post buddy, really like your "blowing a raspberry" image but for me I think the new header is a stunner, great stuff!Paul Riddlehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03745064452469646249noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2300766267906463889.post-18022236721948365062014-09-02T13:11:49.979+01:002014-09-02T13:11:49.979+01:00Thank you for your very kind words, Noushka. I'...Thank you for your very kind words, Noushka. I'm so pleased that I can give you a chuckle!<br /><br />Maybe one day I'll be able to show you some Little Owls. However, close encounters like those illustrated in this post don't happen very often, so I could never promise a photo opportunity. None of the shots that I take are staged - it's just a case of putting myself in the right place at the right time. I never try to attract or influence the owls by feeding them. I haven't yet set up artificial perches anywhere, although I might one day. The only way I ever try and influence a bird's actions is by making a small noise to try and get the bird to look at me for the photo! <br /><br />My best wishes - - RichardRichard Peglerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05115206853645323899noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2300766267906463889.post-69296534538595035702014-09-02T12:34:12.276+01:002014-09-02T12:34:12.276+01:00Another one of your great posts, Richard!
Like Dav...Another one of your great posts, Richard!<br />Like David, what can I say??<br />Well for one, your pictures are all fabulous and some really made giggle too!<br />Site N°48 is really special! :)<br />I did "click here" aqnd had another good laugh with the Phantom Raspberry Blower, a sketch you made me discover!<br />Oh, and as for the "foot fetishists" that we are, we were well served! LOL!!<br />I envy David to come next year.............. wish I could!!!Noushkahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11583459949373167021noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2300766267906463889.post-68936823759266226722014-09-01T22:34:25.262+01:002014-09-01T22:34:25.262+01:00Thank you, Roos. I think that I am very lucky too....Thank you, Roos. I think that I am very lucky too. Some farmers are very pleased to have me on their land as I always have my camera and it's another pair of eyes to watch for problems. I've been pleased to be able to help the farmer at this particular site when he's had a couple of emergency situations. Some farmers just don't want to know, however!<br />Richard Peglerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05115206853645323899noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2300766267906463889.post-25396780888898234412014-08-31T10:22:25.973+01:002014-08-31T10:22:25.973+01:00This is a joy for my eyes to see these loveley pho...This is a joy for my eyes to see these loveley photos of the Little Owls. And how Lucky you are to meet such frendly farmers to invite you to come and have a closer look at them. Rooshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02095611236289233818noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2300766267906463889.post-3200968683794203772014-08-30T18:30:08.819+01:002014-08-30T18:30:08.819+01:00Thank you for your very kind words, David. I'm...Thank you for your very kind words, David. I'm just hoping that all goes well, and that I'll be able to introduce you to some of my owls - nothing is guaranteed!<br /><br />No need for an apology - I'm currently experiencing 'hectic' too!Richard Peglerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05115206853645323899noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2300766267906463889.post-39446207689140410612014-08-30T18:25:40.117+01:002014-08-30T18:25:40.117+01:00You're too kind, Pete. Whilst I'm delighte...You're too kind, Pete. Whilst I'm delighted with these images, I must strive to do better. I've yet to achieve reasonable flight shots of these wonderful birds!Richard Peglerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05115206853645323899noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2300766267906463889.post-74144307418068460302014-08-30T12:31:59.446+01:002014-08-30T12:31:59.446+01:00What can I say, Richard? This whole sequence is si...What can I say, Richard? This whole sequence is simply amazing. Your affection for, and dedication to, Little Owls comes across in every post you make about them. I can hardly wait until next year. Sorry to be a little tardy in replying to your last email, but I'll be in touch this weekend. Things have been a little hectic around here.David M. Gascoigne,https://www.blogger.com/profile/17229638811027153569noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2300766267906463889.post-58247762700524176932014-08-29T21:02:59.389+01:002014-08-29T21:02:59.389+01:00Opportunities taken to the full Richard. Little Ow...Opportunities taken to the full Richard. Little Owl images don't come better than these I can assure you....a brilliant set.Pete Woodruffhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16039548314043002357noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2300766267906463889.post-66716831625320465822014-08-29T20:18:40.657+01:002014-08-29T20:18:40.657+01:00Thank you, John. It's difficult to go wrong wh...Thank you, John. It's difficult to go wrong when the birds are so obliging! Unfortunately, opportunities like this don't come too often. Richard Peglerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05115206853645323899noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2300766267906463889.post-37834477295962601022014-08-29T20:14:36.295+01:002014-08-29T20:14:36.295+01:00Thank you 'CabinGirl'. It's not very o...Thank you 'CabinGirl'. It's not very often that I get an opportunity as good as these two sessions, and when I do, it's a real privilege to be able to watch these wonderful birds at such close quarters without causing them any concerns. If I can convey something of the character of the birds with my images, so that other people can also have a greater understanding of them, I'll be more than happy!<br /><br />I can't let this opportunity pass without saying how much in awe I am of your amazing work in the rehabilitation of wildlife. You and the team do an absolutely wonderful job for which we should all thank you. To my other readers - if you've not yet come across the wondeful work that 'CabinGirl' and her team do, please take a look through the link at the head of her comment.Richard Peglerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05115206853645323899noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2300766267906463889.post-30480765120504944502014-08-29T19:38:13.643+01:002014-08-29T19:38:13.643+01:00Lovely little balls of fluff,amazing detail in you...Lovely little balls of fluff,amazing detail in your outstanding photography.<br />Also what a brilliant wheatear image,just stunning.<br />John.JRandSuehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13578266188930995611noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2300766267906463889.post-20031688359157321192014-08-29T16:50:36.347+01:002014-08-29T16:50:36.347+01:00You're right, Doug! I've now added in a li...You're right, Doug! I've now added in a link to the Two Ronnies sketch!!<br /><br />Sorry if I've fallen short of expectations on the foot front. I'll try and do better next time!<br /><br />I was rather pleased to get that Wheatear in that position. Sometimes luck is on one's side!<br /><br />Sorry to hear that you're working over the next few days. Hopefully it'll be even better weather after Tuesday.Richard Peglerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05115206853645323899noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2300766267906463889.post-87320029827103230292014-08-29T16:16:32.866+01:002014-08-29T16:16:32.866+01:00ummmm... WOW. You must be in heaven to be able to ...ummmm... WOW. You must be in heaven to be able to observe these little guys like this. Thanks so much for sharing your wonderful images!CabinGirlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00177611746948925236noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2300766267906463889.post-10913055016873105612014-08-29T14:41:42.004+01:002014-08-29T14:41:42.004+01:00Unless some of your foreign readers are anglophile...Unless some of your foreign readers are anglophiles I can see much confusion with the Phantom Raspberry blower lol. What a fantastic image. I have to complain that some of the feet shot have only one foot in them and I am not happy :-) <br />The Wheatear is gorgeous with some lovely tones Douglas Mcfarlanehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12267360351215643395noreply@blogger.com