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Tuesday, 19 February 2013

Back From The Frozen North! - on 17th February, 2013

It's been a while since my last post as I've been on holiday in the Frozen North - well, North Yorkshire, actually!

First thing I did on my return was to try and feed my hunger to see owls as I'd not seen one for 12 days! A quick trip to my local patch turned up trumps with one sitting out at my Little Owl Site No.02 (no photos taken as I've got loads of an owl in exactly the same spot). A walk over the fields turned up another Little Owl at my recently re-occupied Site No.11. Unfortunately it was sitting a little away from the nest hole, surrounded by twigs, and I couldn't get a clear shot with the camera. Maybe a little judicious pruning is required here at some time when the owls are not around? I also need to visit a little earlier in the day next time, for better light.


Little Owl - my Site No.11
Not sure whether my next post will be about my holiday, or an update on my garden where it seems that the birds have thrived rather well whilst I've been away!
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34 comments:

  1. JRandSue19 February 2013 at 15:27

    Welcome home Richard.

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  2. Douglas Mcfarlane19 February 2013 at 17:02

    Look forward to seeing what your garden has been up to and because I'm nosey I look forward also to hearing about your holiday plans lol

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    1. Richard Pegler19 February 2013 at 17:09

      Don't get too excited Doug!! The holiday, although very enjoyable, was the most un-birdy holiday for a long time!

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  3. Karen19 February 2013 at 17:19

    Wow, excellent captures!

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  4. Rohrerbot19 February 2013 at 17:37

    Can't wait to see what you've found:) I'm glad the owls are well and happy! I always get stressed coming home after a long trip wondering how all the birds were doing:) Glad everyone was happy.

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    1. Richard Pegler19 February 2013 at 20:56

      Perhaps I've overplayed the garden birds Chris, although a few of our rarer visitors have now become daily visitors, even though the weather is greatly improved.

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  5. TexWisGirl19 February 2013 at 17:55

    just so cute with their harsh little scowling face! :)

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  6. mick19 February 2013 at 20:01

    Great photos and the owls are amazing birds.

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    1. Richard Pegler19 February 2013 at 21:02

      THank you Mick. I just can't get enough of these birds!

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  7. EG CameraGirl19 February 2013 at 20:17

    Excellent photos! What gorgeous eyes this owl has.

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    1. Richard Pegler19 February 2013 at 21:06

      Thank you EG-CG. I find those eyes captivating too.

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  8. Heather Wilde19 February 2013 at 20:19

    I just get drawn in by their eyes every time. Hope you had a lovely time in Yorkshire (my birth place), but we did miss you at the weekend.

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    1. Richard Pegler19 February 2013 at 21:09

      Hi Heather. We had a great time - based in Whitby. Didn't do much birdwatching, but did collect quite a few fossils!

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  9. Unknown19 February 2013 at 20:51

    They're beautiful!! Boom & Gary of the Vermilon River, Canada.

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    1. Richard Pegler19 February 2013 at 21:15

      Thank you Gary. All the best to you and Boomer

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  10. Bob Bushell19 February 2013 at 21:30

    It's worth going to the north, 'cause you came back to a Little Owl, so beautiful and excellent photos.

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    1. Richard Pegler20 February 2013 at 10:39

      Thanks Bob - although sometimes I do wonder why I ever leave my home area!

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  11. HansHB19 February 2013 at 22:02

    Great post!
    Perfect for WBW!

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    1. Richard Pegler20 February 2013 at 10:44

      Thank you Hans. Your own latest post takes me back to the warm sunshine we enjoyed in Morocco in October. I've only been twice - each time in the autumn - so never seen the country after the wet season.

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  12. eileeninmd19 February 2013 at 22:39

    The little owl are adorable. Great shots!

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  13. Gail Dixon20 February 2013 at 04:07

    Awesome shots, Richard! Love the focus on the eyes. Beautiful markings, too!

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    1. Richard Pegler20 February 2013 at 10:55

      Thank you Gail. There's magic in their eyes, for sure!

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  14. Stewart M20 February 2013 at 10:18

    Hi there - great set of pictures - I think the branches add a sort of hidden quality to the image - I rather like it.

    I wonder about the sparrow-hwk in the earlier post - as far as I know the sections of feather without pigment are softer then the others - so this bird may get wear holes!

    Cheers and thanks for linking to WBW.

    Stewart M - Melbourne

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    1. Richard Pegler20 February 2013 at 10:57

      Thank you Stewart.

      With regard to the Sprawk, I've not seen this bird return. If I do see it again, I'll check on those wings.

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  15. Wally Jones20 February 2013 at 22:37

    I suspect the owl chose that particular spot precisely because it has NOT been pruned! Welcome home and thank you for sharing your owl images with those of us who can't seem to locate one no matter how hard we try!

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    1. Richard Pegler21 February 2013 at 09:52

      Thank you Wally. You're possibly right, and maybe I should leave the twigs alone. As well as the photographic implications, I was concerned that the twigs were obstructing the owl's direct access (i.e. line-of-retreat) to its nest hole which was only about 4ft (0.6m) away. I'll check it out next time I'm that way.

      I'm exremely impressed by the Osprey image on your website, but i am not familiar with Google+, so have not managed to work out whether it's possible to get beyond your front page to get to more information and images?

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  16. tiptoethruphylsgarden.blogspot.com20 February 2013 at 22:37

    Your owl pictures are wonderful,thanks for sharing!phyllis

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    1. Richard Pegler21 February 2013 at 09:57

      Thank you Phyllis.

      As I mentioned to Wally (previous comment), I am not familiar with Google+, so have not managed to work out whether it's possible to get beyond your front page? I'm going to have to check this out soon!

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  17. Linda21 February 2013 at 21:24

    I absolutely love your owl photos!

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    1. Richard Pegler21 February 2013 at 21:40

      Thank you Linda. I'm glad that you enjoyed them.

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