Barred Owl

I was golfing with my son and a couple of other friends yesterday afternoon when one them exclaimed excitedly that there was an owl in the tree right behind the tee box. Sure enough, a barred owl sat there watching us looking quite bored. I carry a little point and shoot in my golf bag and got this shot before I teed off. It made me think of all the times I have lugged a big camera and heavy telephoto lens in search of owls and never seem to be able to find them. Then, when I'm least prepared for it one sits in the tree mocking me.

[Casablanca]

How utterly delightful! I too have never managed to catch an owl with my lens. I had to laugh at this one stalking you instead! Well done and I am glad you finally got one!

[Diana]

Wonderful capture and story, it sure is a beauty.

[Annie D]

such a beauty

[Christina]

What a great find

[aikiuser (jenn)]

Wow, what a great experience! This owl would be a lifer for me, have never been able to see one in the wild. Yay for you!

[Renee Salamon]

He's gorgeous, and I love the green setting which shows him off beautifully

[Joan Robillard]

Fantastic

[Chrissie]

Fabulous

[amyK]

Great shot

[Bucktree]

Excellent capture.

[gloria jones]

Nice close up

[Oli Lindenskov]

Nice pic😊

[Fisher Family]

Beautiful!

Ian

[Jessica Eby]

Wow! That would be such an exciting experience! You got a beautiful shot of it with your little camera, anyway!

[Paula Fontanini]

Ha, ain't that the way it always goes!! :) Great shot anyway because the best camera is always the one you have with you!

[Beverley]

Brilliant photo!

[Kerry McCarthy]

What a wonderful surprise. Good thinking carrying a little camera in your bag.

[Dave]

Great find

[Rob Z]

He's very lovely

[GaryW]

Great photo!

[LManning (Laura)]

What a beauty! Great shot and a wonderful experience.