Ruru / Morepork

I was thrilled today to see this beautiful owl. It is the first time I have ever seen one in the wild as of course they are nocturnal birds. I noticed it when I startled it as I was walking through the garden. Luckily I had my camera with me.

[Dianne]

What a privilege to see one of these - fav.

[Ethel]

Beautiful capture and lucky you to see such a bird.

[leggzy]

Oh he is beautiful....great capture.
Was he in y oour garden?

[Lee]

Those eyes!. Good shot.

[Rob Z]

Wow - those eyes. What a wonderful experience to find him in your own garden.

[Pat Knowles]

Wonderful capture….you are blessed to have him live with you.

[Elisabeth Sæter]

Great shot

[Diane]

Wow, great shot! You are so lucky to have him in your garden.

[Delwyn Barnett]

@leggzy - yes he was in my garden.
@happypat - it is the first time I have ever seen him - hopefully he does come back again!

[JudyG]

Oh isn't he gorgeous! Great shot!