Long-eared Owls are notorious for roosting in dense shrubbery, thus leading to less than spectacular views. The two at Deeping Lakes this afternoon were no exception, leading to the above photo, just to show you how hard they are to pick out. Imagine trying to view something that is camouflaged, dead still and at a distance of at least 200 metres, then you begin to get the idea. As I said, there were two of these birds roosting on the same island that hosted a pair last year, presumably the same birds.
Is this any better? This was taken as a digiscoped effort with Chris's camera through my scope. I suppose that it's closer, if nothing else.
I would love to have a view like that!!! (-: Haven't seen a LEO for years now.
ReplyDeleteYes, I ought to content myself with being able to have any view really Jenny! :)
DeleteJ
Thats a pretty good find John.
ReplyDeleteThanks Roy, if only they were out in the open a bit more ;)
DeleteJ
HI John...I had to reallllly looook gooood to see the little bugger ; )... It sort of reminds me of a ghost figure of a Owl! : )
ReplyDeleteGrace
Hi Grace,
DeleteImagine how it felt looking at all that foliage before seeing the owl, nightmare!
J
Well done for spotting it John. Certainly is great camouflage.
ReplyDeleteLet's hope they are a pair, and are successful.
Thanks Keith, they certainly weren't that easy to see. If they are a pair, I don't know if they will breed there, or move somewhere a bit more wooded?
DeleteJ
Ha, I even spotted it on the tiny icon on my blog-list!
ReplyDeleteWell done you Britta, you certainly have a good eye! You should take up bird watching.
DeleteJ
Hi John,
ReplyDeleteApologies for not being around much lately. Still recuperating from a rather bizarre experience.
I see the owl and 'who' would of thought of that :)
Thanks for this, my friend. Peaceful, hopeful wishes, your way,
Gary
Hi Gary,
DeleteApologies are not necessary my friend, I know what you have been going through. Glad you saw Mr or Mrs Owl, not a great view, but a view nonetheless.
J