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Pamela said…
On my Monday morning walk I noticed that the Great Horned Owl was once more nesting in the dirt bank above Bennington Lake.

... and the mate watched over her from the pine trees.
1:12 PM, February 16, 2010
darkfoam said…
wow! great photos. you are an observant one aren't you?
2:00 PM, February 16, 2010
Anonymous said…
totally awesome photos!!
you must have had a real hoot taking them.
boom boom
2:14 PM, February 16, 2010
grammy said…
So cool (o:
Is that owl really living close to you?
We had a screech owl baby for awhile. I think it was hurt and my brother was nursing it back to health. We feed it meat...and it did make a crazy screech (o:
3:10 PM, February 16, 2010
Living Life said…
You are soooo lucky to capture these photos! I LOVE owls. I am fascinated by them. We have a few that flock to our yard and I can hear their calls at night time (during the summer months when our windows are open). I have yet to get a photo of one. Thanks for sharing!
5:56 PM, February 16, 2010
Kila said…
Great photos!

Reminds me of a grouchy old man who isn't really as grouchy as he appears. :)
6:44 PM, February 16, 2010
Peter said…
Pamela you are the only one I know who is more committed to "birds" than I am.
6:46 PM, February 16, 2010
Janet said…
Oh my! Isn't that awsome! I have to show this to my husband. He would be most interested. Thanks for popping past my blog today!
Sending warmest wishes from a NOT so sunny South Africa today!
10:48 PM, February 16, 2010
catsynth said…
Great photos. I like the "peek-a-boo" own inside the hole.
10:52 PM, February 16, 2010
Little Miss Moi said…
Dear Pamela. what a great photo of a great big owl. What's the collective noun for a group of owls?
1:48 AM, February 17, 2010
Jenni said…
Wow! It always amazes me the wildlife you are able to get shots of.
4:12 AM, February 17, 2010
The Mind of a Mom said…
That is very cool!
Thanks for stopping by my blog today it was nice to see you
5:03 AM, February 17, 2010
Gattina said…
Hahaha ! I first thought it was Jack Nicholson peeping out of the hole !
Then I saw that it was an owl ! they have such funny faces and eyes like my cat Rosie ! You are so lucky to see them life !
8:25 AM, February 17, 2010
Simply Delicious said…
Great photos! Happy WW.
8:45 AM, February 17, 2010
Cafe au lait said…
Great capture! And I love the story behind the photos. :) Happy WW.

Mine are here and here.
8:55 AM, February 17, 2010
Carver said…
Wow, these are great shots of the owl.
8:57 AM, February 17, 2010
Unknown said…
So flippin adorable!!! You are awesome!!!
10:10 AM, February 17, 2010
ChrisB said…
Wonderful shots Pamela.
3:07 PM, February 17, 2010
Hayden said…
you have such a good eye for catching them.

I miss the pair of grt horned owls that lived near me in CA. I didn't see them much, but I heard them nearly every morning sometime between 3 and 4 AM. Lovely.
4:16 PM, February 17, 2010
Anonymous said…
How lucky you are to live and walk in a place with such wonderful wild life ... love these two photos as well.
Hugs and blessings,
5:59 PM, February 17, 2010
Intense Guy said…
Excellent shots!

I've not seen an owl upclose and personal yet. I do see them flying away sometimes at twilight - off to find a dinner mouse I guess.
11:53 AM, March 04, 2010
Wendster said…
Oh I miss the ranch and the owls!!!!

thanks for the owl photos.

they make the most soothing sound at night ... so easy to sleep to.



The WV word is "loathe" ! ! ! I think that is hilarious.
12:21 AM, March 08, 2010
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