Where's My Mouse?


Cannon Powershot (Digital Zoom)

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Pamela said…
PAMELA SAYS:

Two chicks at the opening of the Great Horned Owl nest. The 2nd chick is barely visible to the right and behind the hungry one.

Photo taken on Sunday, May 3. I heard and saw one parent hunting in the trees around the lake.
6:09 PM, May 05, 2009
darkfoam said…
wow .. great shot!!!

but i think my cat must have eaten their mouse ..
7:09 PM, May 05, 2009
Junebug said…
Pamela,
About your fruit sticker...now that was funny! I thought maybe that your photos looked like the inside of a nectarine. 'Cause that is exactly how my husband's photos looked. Peachy!
8:29 PM, May 05, 2009
Gabriel said…
Great picture!!! Have a great WW day...

My post: http://lfwaterloo.blogspot.com/2009/05/ww81-misty.html
8:46 PM, May 05, 2009
Four-eyed-missy said…
Hello Pamela... it looks fierce.... and scary! Great shot.

Thanks for dropping by my Postcards Crossing blog. I'm sure your daughter and granddaughter enjoys the postcard swaps as much as I do...
8:51 PM, May 05, 2009
Sara Elizabeth said…
What a great shot. How did you get that close? I love how much it blends in to the rocks. So beautiful.

Happy WW from Sara @ the Mostly Wordless Wednesday H.Q.!
10:24 PM, May 05, 2009
Valerie! said…
Wow, how cool! Like Sara before me said, it's neat how the owl's coloring blends into the rocks and nest. Great picture!
10:39 PM, May 05, 2009
Anonymous said…
Hard to imagine *that* is a chick! I wonder how big the eggs are? :P Great shot. Happy WW!
10:49 PM, May 05, 2009
Ingrid said…
Besides cats I also love owls because they have the same eyes like cats or at least the same look ! anyway they make me laugh !
11:04 PM, May 05, 2009
Indrani said…
It isn't looking at me.
Lovely green eyes.
11:08 PM, May 05, 2009
Robin said…
My goodness, he blends right in with the rock!
12:21 AM, May 06, 2009
SandyCarlson said…
Good service is hard to get at that hole in the wall!

Great shot.
1:48 AM, May 06, 2009
eastcoastlife said…
Cool! I love the huge eyes.
And it's only a chick!? O.O
4:31 AM, May 06, 2009
Carleen said…
Beautiful shot! How did you manage such a close up? I'm amazed.
5:21 AM, May 06, 2009
jill said…
during the day? wow
5:36 AM, May 06, 2009
Beth F said…
Awesome shot. Look how well the birds blend into the background.
5:45 AM, May 06, 2009
Peter said…
Those mice are hard ro keep track of now they are wireless.
7:01 AM, May 06, 2009
Anonymous said…
Oh, that is SO COOL!
7:17 AM, May 06, 2009
LifeRamblings said…
that's beautiful.
8:14 AM, May 06, 2009
Unknown said…
Awesome!! I saw a baby one over the weekend too! :) Nice nice nice!
8:35 AM, May 06, 2009
Julia Phillips Smith said…
Completely amazing. I really love how well the camoflage coloring of the bird works in its surroundings.
8:39 AM, May 06, 2009
Carver said…
That's a fabulous shot!
9:36 AM, May 06, 2009
bookbabie said…
Oh owls are so cool, great shot!
11:03 AM, May 06, 2009
Desert Songbird said…
What a fabulous shot!
11:44 AM, May 06, 2009
kayerj said…
love the owl, but I love your header more. Here’s my WW hope you can stop by!
3:25 PM, May 06, 2009
Rayne said…
Wow! This is a fantastic shot! I have finally had a chance to get back to WW. I missed it so much.
6:42 PM, May 06, 2009
Anonymous said…
Wow!! it looks almost camouflage by the huge rock behind it :P
7:58 PM, May 06, 2009
Kila said…
Wow, they sure blend right in. Great shot.
8:46 PM, May 06, 2009
Lori said…
Wow, amazing how well that owl blends in....great pic! Happy WW and thanks for stopping by:)
9:01 PM, May 06, 2009
grammy said…
Love the owl. Would love to have a zoom like that (o:
9:20 PM, May 06, 2009
Dianne - Bunny Trails said…
Terrific shot!! I love your title. That cracks me up.

My son's Groovy Man? It's on his leg! I know it looked like the arm. But no, the side of his leg. :D
10:18 PM, May 06, 2009
Dora said…
No, u can't sit there and wait for the mouse to come. U have to be proactive in ur hunting. ;p
10:20 PM, May 06, 2009
kitten said…
That is an awesome picture!!!!
5:07 AM, May 07, 2009
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