tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2300766267906463889.post5720009137940605927..comments2024-03-28T12:04:44.953+00:00Comments on Pegler Birding: March and April Little Owls - 2017Richard Peglerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05115206853645323899noreply@blogger.comBlogger26125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2300766267906463889.post-69432558365397010562017-05-10T13:11:30.953+01:002017-05-10T13:11:30.953+01:00Thank you, Matti. Best wishes - - - RichardThank you, Matti. Best wishes - - - RichardRichard Peglerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05115206853645323899noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2300766267906463889.post-5641653408090386272017-05-10T08:32:08.902+01:002017-05-10T08:32:08.902+01:00Hi. Thanks for your visit to my blog. Your photos ...Hi. Thanks for your visit to my blog. Your photos are really great.<br /><br />best regards Mattimatti niilolahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00018078035056295743noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2300766267906463889.post-1601196475601549442017-05-08T09:09:32.682+01:002017-05-08T09:09:32.682+01:00Hi Helma - I suspect that something got lost in th...Hi Helma - I suspect that something got lost in the translation in your first sentence!<br /><br />Thank you for dropping by. With my best wishes - - - RichardRichard Peglerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05115206853645323899noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2300766267906463889.post-39435583910443239212017-05-07T19:47:49.474+01:002017-05-07T19:47:49.474+01:00Hi Richard,
I totally smell when I see these beaut...Hi Richard,<br />I totally smell when I see these beautiful little owls ♥♥<br />I can not get enough of it either. Great. You've been able to make a fantastic series. I also see a barn owl and this is hard to photograph. I enjoyed these beautiful owls.<br /><br />Best regards, HelmaHelmahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01669041021568049241noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2300766267906463889.post-27656719898904887172017-05-07T10:12:27.956+01:002017-05-07T10:12:27.956+01:00Thank you for your kind words, Frank.
With best w...Thank you for your kind words, Frank.<br /><br />With best wishes - - RichardRichard Peglerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05115206853645323899noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2300766267906463889.post-88055728091056564802017-05-07T10:07:08.273+01:002017-05-07T10:07:08.273+01:00Thank you, Roos, for your kind words. I've not...Thank you, Roos, for your kind words. I've not replied before now as my head has been elsewhere on developing a talk. <br /><br />I'm now off to reply to your other recent comments on some of my earlier posts!<br /><br />With my best wishes - - - RichardRichard Peglerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05115206853645323899noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2300766267906463889.post-51754931071485896922017-05-07T10:04:26.063+01:002017-05-07T10:04:26.063+01:00Thank you, Diane. I'm rather glad that David&#...Thank you, Diane. I'm rather glad that David's there to keep an eye on me. ;D<br /><br />Sorry I'm so late in replying. I've been busy putting a talk together.<br /><br />There's nothing like a Barn Owl brushiing one's cheek as it passes - I too am lucky enough to have experienced this in similar circumstances.<br /><br />Have a great week With my best wishes - - RichardRichard Peglerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05115206853645323899noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2300766267906463889.post-10186334961307213942017-05-07T10:00:20.182+01:002017-05-07T10:00:20.182+01:00Sorry to be so late replying, Noushka - I've b...Sorry to be so late replying, Noushka - I've been busy preparing a new talk (which will include dragons and damsels).<br /><br />Thank you for your kind words, which are much appreciated.<br /><br />I hope you have a wonderful week ahead of you. Take good care - - - RichardRichard Peglerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05115206853645323899noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2300766267906463889.post-88792169819545788392017-05-06T20:20:14.461+01:002017-05-06T20:20:14.461+01:00Hello Richard ,
As always a super fun with you to ...Hello Richard ,<br />As always a super fun with you to look<br /> Great pictures<br />Greetings Frankwaldlaeufer68 Frank Scholtyssekhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15054940091779028444noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2300766267906463889.post-31801524966882939312017-05-05T20:56:06.481+01:002017-05-05T20:56:06.481+01:00Hello Richard, You did again a great job and I am ...Hello Richard, You did again a great job and I am glad David gave you a push to make this great blog. Have to read your other blogs so for now thank you.<br />Regards,<br />RoosRooshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02095611236289233818noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2300766267906463889.post-58799920256519869342017-05-04T20:01:14.641+01:002017-05-04T20:01:14.641+01:00I am delighted that David gave you a prod :-)
Lo...I am delighted that David gave you a prod :-) <br />Love the photos of the Little Owl but somehow the Barn Owl is still my favourite. I have seen both here but never managed a photo. The latter has flown so close to me leaving the neighbour's barn that its feathers actually just touched my cheek, a magical experience.<br />Keep well and have a good weekend, DianeRhodesiahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00159888599601532530noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2300766267906463889.post-216493637451665192017-05-04T14:43:01.309+01:002017-05-04T14:43:01.309+01:00Hello Richard,
I really enjoy your LO's posts,...Hello Richard,<br />I really enjoy your LO's posts, I hope you will spot more nesting sites but maybe they are more numerous than you'd think, well hidden into forest areas.... <br />As you say, we grow older by the years and full dedication to a species is an enormous job.<br />Keep up the good work of observing and recording, it is - and will - be very useful for ornitho people.<br />Keep well, warm regards to both of you and enjoy your weekend :)Noushkahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11583459949373167021noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2300766267906463889.post-25236490744936785112017-05-04T09:25:14.177+01:002017-05-04T09:25:14.177+01:00Thank you for your kind words, John. I'm keepi...Thank you for your kind words, John. I'm keeping my fingers crossed for a season in which the Little Owls bounce back towards the position that the population was in just a few years ago.<br /><br />My best wishes to you and Sue - - RichardRichard Peglerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05115206853645323899noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2300766267906463889.post-34181438258746243822017-05-04T09:22:17.435+01:002017-05-04T09:22:17.435+01:00Thank you, John. I hope all is well at your end so...Thank you, John. I hope all is well at your end so we can have our afternoon out tomorrow. Best wishes - - - RichardRichard Peglerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05115206853645323899noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2300766267906463889.post-41888725811504897362017-05-03T21:16:00.291+01:002017-05-03T21:16:00.291+01:00Great to see that the Little Owls are doing well,t...Great to see that the Little Owls are doing well,they certainly brighten up a dull day,superb captures Richard.<br />They safe and well.<br />John.JRandSuehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13578266188930995611noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2300766267906463889.post-35680975814941112252017-05-03T20:29:42.101+01:002017-05-03T20:29:42.101+01:00Hi Richard and another wonderful post of our delig...Hi Richard and another wonderful post of our delightful little pals. The last but one image against the darkening sky is my favourite. See you soon, John Titus John Whitehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02257227880929684276noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2300766267906463889.post-44197359236666947022017-05-03T12:43:19.613+01:002017-05-03T12:43:19.613+01:00It certainly has - thank you, Bob!It certainly has - thank you, Bob!Richard Peglerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05115206853645323899noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2300766267906463889.post-34892599987581583772017-05-03T12:34:47.630+01:002017-05-03T12:34:47.630+01:00The Little Owl has put you under it's spells, ...The Little Owl has put you under it's spells, fantastic photography Richard.Bob Bushellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07819577478571292055noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2300766267906463889.post-84294422209065213382017-05-03T10:25:23.842+01:002017-05-03T10:25:23.842+01:00Thank you for your very kind words, David, which I...Thank you for your very kind words, David, which I don't feel at all worthy of. In reality, my contribution is a very minor one. Whilst I am a Little Owl enthusiast, and my knowledge on the subject of these birds is probably a bit more than that of the average birder, I don't consider myself to be as actively dedicated to this species (particularly in the matter of furthering their welfare - by provision of nest boxes, for example) as many other people are. If I was a younger person, with more stamina, the situation might be different. As it stands, I feel that the best I can do is to spread the word via my talks (and occasionally through this blog), and to submit the data.<br /><br />My love to you both - - - Richard Richard Peglerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05115206853645323899noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2300766267906463889.post-34895832721975342682017-05-03T10:05:38.552+01:002017-05-03T10:05:38.552+01:00It's not the room in the car boot I'm worr...It's not the room in the car boot I'm worried about, Doug, but the space for a third person in the bed. I'm not sure that Lindsay would appreciate it!<br /><br />Thanks for your kind words - - Richard Richard Peglerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05115206853645323899noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2300766267906463889.post-85730609358954966152017-05-03T10:01:14.234+01:002017-05-03T10:01:14.234+01:00Thank you, Lin - my fingers are forever crossed fo...Thank you, Lin - my fingers are forever crossed for the welfare of these delightful birds. It does seem that there is a dearth of Little Owls in Dorset, with Portland (where you have already had sightings) being the main (only?) location.<br /><br />Witth my best wishes - - - RichardRichard Peglerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05115206853645323899noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2300766267906463889.post-19455605705266518332017-05-03T09:49:25.556+01:002017-05-03T09:49:25.556+01:00Thank you, Anne. I hope that all is well with you ...Thank you, Anne. I hope that all is well with you - - RichardRichard Peglerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05115206853645323899noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2300766267906463889.post-66563269335145962752017-05-03T01:47:24.482+01:002017-05-03T01:47:24.482+01:00I am glad to see this "re-dedication" to...I am glad to see this "re-dedication" to these owls, Richard! Your record for this species over the years is truly remarkable and should be the subject of a self-published book one day. I cannot think of anyone in all my birding circles over the years who has had this single-minded devotion to a species. I suspect that John should receive a little of the credit too. I hope to be reading about Little Owls and viewing your often superb pictures for many years to come. The whole ornithological community owes you a tremendous vote of thanks. Bravo!David M. Gascoigne,https://www.blogger.com/profile/17229638811027153569noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2300766267906463889.post-79593083148399700002017-05-02T20:09:26.056+01:002017-05-02T20:09:26.056+01:00Wow any room in the car boot for the trip to the O...Wow any room in the car boot for the trip to the Outer Hebrides, sounds great. <br />Cracking owl images Richard. I fear my Barn Owl sitings have been similar Douglas Mcfarlanehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12267360351215643395noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2300766267906463889.post-66531323404024018622017-05-02T17:02:13.746+01:002017-05-02T17:02:13.746+01:00Always lovely to see your Little Owl posts, I hope...Always lovely to see your Little Owl posts, I hope they have a good breeding season this year, would love to have them down here in the South, Morden Bog would be ideal, plenty of Oak trees and there is farm land, plenty of food I would think. I realise nesting holes could be a problem if there are no holes anywhere for them to nest.Linda Yarrowhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03804368844243909168noreply@blogger.com