tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2300766267906463889.post6377366042442125383..comments2024-03-28T12:04:44.953+00:00Comments on Pegler Birding: More Owls in July, 2014Richard Peglerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05115206853645323899noreply@blogger.comBlogger28125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2300766267906463889.post-59872447778949697022014-08-29T10:29:14.715+01:002014-08-29T10:29:14.715+01:00Sorry to hear that Belgian Little Owls are going t...Sorry to hear that Belgian Little Owls are going through difficult times, Roos. We're losing a lot of nesting sites here too. Part of it is due to the authorities demanding that, for 'health and safety' reasons, decaying trees (that owls could nest in) are cut down. It's also reached the point that old disused farm buildings are now decaying to the point of collapse, or are being converted into modern dwellings for humans. <br /><br />I wish you all the best for your local Little Owl, and hope it finds a mate without having to 'leave home' to do so.Richard Peglerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05115206853645323899noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2300766267906463889.post-59270777583476170942014-08-27T23:27:49.861+01:002014-08-27T23:27:49.861+01:00Great captures of these Little Owls.
Here in Belgi...Great captures of these Little Owls.<br />Here in Belgium and the Netherlands they are going trough hard time because there are not enough old barns etc left for them to make a nesting place.<br />Luckely people are aware of this problem and start to place nestboxes for them.<br />Not far from home I know of one Little owl without a partner. <br />Hope he/she will find one to have a nest next spring.Rooshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02095611236289233818noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2300766267906463889.post-48534828803004003482014-08-23T09:01:49.852+01:002014-08-23T09:01:49.852+01:00Thank you so much, Wally, for your kind comments. ...Thank you so much, Wally, for your kind comments. It's great to have you back in Bloggerland, and your latest post is an inspiration! Thank you on that score too!Richard Peglerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05115206853645323899noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2300766267906463889.post-83489203729948533422014-08-22T19:24:06.596+01:002014-08-22T19:24:06.596+01:00What a wonderful post to enjoy with my coffee afte...What a wonderful post to enjoy with my coffee after returning from a 2200 mile excursion to Texas! All of the images and your great commentary really started my day with a smile, Richard!<br /><br />Love the Robin making a cameo appearance, two of the Little Owls in one frame and especially the Barn Owls. Saw my very first Barn Owl in our county a couple of weeks ago. Unfortunately, not able to get a photo. What amazing hunters!<br /><br />Thank you for a superb post!Wally Joneshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01121368850135565674noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2300766267906463889.post-11598612015226323212014-08-22T09:29:11.533+01:002014-08-22T09:29:11.533+01:00Thank you for that, Noushka. I've now uploaded...Thank you for that, Noushka. I've now uploaded the video to YouTube and hope to do a post with it in later today.Richard Peglerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05115206853645323899noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2300766267906463889.post-65392013183438049062014-08-22T09:26:10.857+01:002014-08-22T09:26:10.857+01:00Thank you for your, very kind words, Noushka
My b...Thank you for your, very kind words, Noushka<br /><br />My biggest problem with prolonged periods in the hide is all to do with bladder capacity! I use a small one-man chair hide, in which there is absolutely no room to manoeuvre, even to use a bottle, so I have to break cover every three hours or so! The other problem is that the chair-hide is so comfortable that I often go to sleep in it if nothing is happening!Richard Peglerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05115206853645323899noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2300766267906463889.post-86790026921427646342014-08-22T09:16:01.354+01:002014-08-22T09:16:01.354+01:00I hope so, Paul!!I hope so, Paul!!Richard Peglerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05115206853645323899noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2300766267906463889.post-42920684585684882442014-08-21T09:06:26.057+01:002014-08-21T09:06:26.057+01:00Fell out of love with blogging at the moment Richa...Fell out of love with blogging at the moment Richard, I'll be back soon though I'm sure!Paul Riddlehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03745064452469646249noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2300766267906463889.post-42058424124176745832014-08-20T17:01:43.022+01:002014-08-20T17:01:43.022+01:00PS:
For the video, post it on U-Tube and copy the ...PS:<br />For the video, post it on U-Tube and copy the link in your post; don't forget to switch it to HTML when you copy the link.Noushkahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11583459949373167021noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2300766267906463889.post-90755043639495952242014-08-20T17:00:07.030+01:002014-08-20T17:00:07.030+01:00Oh WOW!!
I don't think you can do any better t...Oh WOW!!<br />I don't think you can do any better than this Richard!<br />A great post to discover as I return from Spain!<br />Indeed, being in hide is best to leave the birds undisturbed especially if you come early in the morning before they are out, and taking a pics with a tripod gives far better results.<br />But then remaining seated in a tent hide is painful for the back in the long run...<br />Fantastic shots and sightings!<br />Keep well!Noushkahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11583459949373167021noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2300766267906463889.post-657035591199653362014-08-18T12:31:57.880+01:002014-08-18T12:31:57.880+01:00Thank you, Stewart. I confess to being out of touc...Thank you, Stewart. I confess to being out of touch with your activities for some time, and it's only after you started posting about your English visit that I realised that you'd been here. If I'd known I'd have been delighted to introduce you to the Little Owls! Maybe the next time? <br /><br />Pleased that you liked my explanation ;-}Richard Peglerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05115206853645323899noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2300766267906463889.post-91487314537884757852014-08-18T12:05:56.583+01:002014-08-18T12:05:56.583+01:00Wonderful birds! I got great views of Barn Owl in...Wonderful birds! I got great views of Barn Owl in Somerset during my recent UK trip, but no little owls.<br /><br />You win a prize for the best explanation of the mystery buttons!<br /><br />Cheers - Stewart M - MelbourneStewart Mhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04622420206244603688noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2300766267906463889.post-24037659896401901142014-08-18T11:05:30.317+01:002014-08-18T11:05:30.317+01:00Thank you, LindaThank you, LindaRichard Peglerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05115206853645323899noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2300766267906463889.post-250199127982773412014-08-18T11:05:07.474+01:002014-08-18T11:05:07.474+01:00Thank you, Diane. You could always say "Je cr...Thank you, Diane. You could always say "Je crois que vous avez les Chouettes d'Athena dans les parages de votre domaine. Est ce que possible, s'il vous plait, que j'examine la situation et faire la photographie?" I think that, although I've probably miss-spelled some of the words and missed off the accents, It'll probably get you understood. The trick, then, is to understand the answer!!!! I always start with. "Excusez moi, Monsieur/Madame, je suis (Anglais), et ma francaise est tres faible". It doesn't harm not to be word perfect, so that their expectectations aren't too high! Good luck!<br /><br />Best wishes - - - RichardRichard Peglerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05115206853645323899noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2300766267906463889.post-39560185702794277912014-08-18T10:43:13.623+01:002014-08-18T10:43:13.623+01:00Thank you, John. It's a great time to be out p...Thank you, John. It's a great time to be out photographing the juveniles!<br /><br />Sorry I've not posted your comment and replied before now. It's been a hectic weekend with Birdfair and photography - yes, more juvenile LOs!Richard Peglerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05115206853645323899noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2300766267906463889.post-74902448917296576382014-08-18T10:23:31.396+01:002014-08-18T10:23:31.396+01:00Thank you for your kind words, gentlemen. Sorry no...Thank you for your kind words, gentlemen. Sorry not to have replied before now - it's been a crazy weekend!Richard Peglerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05115206853645323899noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2300766267906463889.post-31990887836951660192014-08-17T23:37:11.423+01:002014-08-17T23:37:11.423+01:00Brilliant captures of the Little Owls, comical as ...Brilliant captures of the Little Owls, comical as ever, and a lovely one of the Barn Owls. Linda Yarrowhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03804368844243909168noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2300766267906463889.post-65654150719761003032014-08-17T14:09:42.818+01:002014-08-17T14:09:42.818+01:00What a fabulous collection of photos, love the rob...What a fabulous collection of photos, love the robin in the background and I do have a very soft spot as well for barn owls. I wish I could find where the Little Owl here is nesting here, but I cannot walk over people's property and my French is not good enough to ask :-(( Take care DianeDianehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14782670749466305626noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2300766267906463889.post-67203671280984018912014-08-15T12:05:54.933+01:002014-08-15T12:05:54.933+01:00Great post Richard,fall of outstanding captures.
G...Great post Richard,fall of outstanding captures.<br />Great job.<br />john.JRandSuehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13578266188930995611noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2300766267906463889.post-43064664573404449562014-08-15T07:44:36.628+01:002014-08-15T07:44:36.628+01:00Hi Richard! Excellent photos, so as always...
We ...Hi Richard! Excellent photos, so as always... <br />We wish you a nice weekend and many interesting observations of birds and dragonflies :-)Dział Przyrody MŚOhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01112559625469121342noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2300766267906463889.post-26854689461189893582014-08-15T06:20:02.279+01:002014-08-15T06:20:02.279+01:00Thank you, Doug. I think I share your choice of fa...Thank you, Doug. I think I share your choice of favourites.<br /><br />Oops!!! This post was written in a hurry, and I must have been suffering brain-fade when I wrote 'Titus' - now corrected as are the instances of 'Athena', rather than 'Athene'.Richard Peglerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05115206853645323899noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2300766267906463889.post-40596343548166085522014-08-15T06:16:03.395+01:002014-08-15T06:16:03.395+01:00Thank you, David. It bodes well for your visit nex...Thank you, David. It bodes well for your visit next year - in just over four hours yesterday I saw fourteen Little Owls over eight locations! Possibly a record for me.Richard Peglerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05115206853645323899noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2300766267906463889.post-75397484769693723532014-08-15T06:13:26.349+01:002014-08-15T06:13:26.349+01:00Thank you for your kind words, Pete.Thank you for your kind words, Pete.Richard Peglerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05115206853645323899noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2300766267906463889.post-48139886433489944292014-08-15T06:12:54.445+01:002014-08-15T06:12:54.445+01:00Thank you, Paul. I hope you have a great weekend. ...Thank you, Paul. I hope you have a great weekend. Can we expect a blog post from you soon? I'm missing them!!Richard Peglerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05115206853645323899noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2300766267906463889.post-40486513674215848802014-08-14T22:29:26.014+01:002014-08-14T22:29:26.014+01:00Absolutely brilliant images Richard. No sign of re...Absolutely brilliant images Richard. No sign of repetition at all. I do have my favourites though. Number 3 is just pure class, number 6 because of the "photobombing" Robin made me chuckle but I laughed at number 9 whose head was a bit too heavy for it. <br />I'm guessing you're taking the Mickley out of Titus when you use Titus Alba rather than Tyto Alba:-) <br />ps like the sprawk tooDouglas Mcfarlanehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12267360351215643395noreply@blogger.com