What do owls do before the leaves are on the trees? Hang out in pine trees or stick close to the trunk of other trees. These pictures were taken before sunset near a road. People walking by had no idea it was there.
The owl tends to hang out on the shady side of the tree. It tries to fake out other animals by pretending to sleep for a minute here and there.
On a side note I don’t know what is going on with the squirrels and the chipmunks. I am just starting to see them. I also have heard less blue jays than usual. I am seeing more hawks around, so I am wondering if they picked off a lot of small animals over the winter. Is anyone else noticing the same thing?
Once in a while stop and look up. You never know what is above you. Have a great weekend!
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Thus owl was a great poser. Anita
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It usually is. Sometimes it notices you. Other times it ignores you. They tend to hang out in the same spot for a while, especially if the other animals haven’t a clue they are there.
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Since reading your posts I have spent more time looking up into the trees. So far I’ve been unsuccessful at finding any owls, but hopefully these tips may help. Thanks!
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Large wooded tracts of land with old growth trees are best. Also if the woods borders large fields. Hanging out in the woods by day with the option of hunting in the fields or forest at night is a bonus. If several trees have large holes that are large enough and deep enough to host an owl and her young you have a better chance.
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Also this time of year they have young. So parents are more active hunting after the babies hatch. When the babies fledge you listen for the sounds they make. They are noisiest a month or more after they fledge, then they learn they need to be more quiet.
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This is such an interesting photo, love the angle!!
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I am lucky there was a little hill near it to view it from.
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I am glad there was too, I appreciated seeing it, thank you for sharing it. I have a hard time finding things that bring me joy, you helped me by sharing it.
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💗💗
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Amazing captures!
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Amazing owl! People walk by and don’t even know they are there.
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Love the photo – love the owl.
Gwen.
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It’s a cool 🦉.
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Great catch, Sharon!
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Thanks! I love finding them on walks.
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Mindful watching is key to so much.
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I’ve learned to walk slower and observe.
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Great shots!
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Thanks! It is always great to see it.
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