Barred Owl Sleeping

Howdy!

Here are 3 images from an encounter I had with a sleeping Barred Owl in October 06'.

I went for a hike in my "usual spot", sans camera gear and encountered this owl.

I usually see one about once a year in these woods from point blank range- always when I don't have my gear!

This time I hiked out ( about a half hour), drove home 11 miles, grabbed my gear and then travelled back to the spot.

Imagine my surprise when I found that the owl had not moved an inch!

2hrs., and a few rolls of film later -yes film, the owl woke up preended, stretched checked me out then flew about 100 hundred yards away to another perch.

Not wanting to stress it, I packed up, kissed the ground, thanked the gods and continued on my merry way.

an amazing experience, not to mention a great capper after being foiled for the last several years.

cheers,

Gary.