Wednesday, October 28, 2015

Spotted Eagle-Owl

Yesterday I had the most incredible surprise photo opportunity in a least expected place. We were in the city (this time Grant had business to attend to) and our last shopping stop was at a chain drugstore, Dischem. While I paid for the items (I was using points and e-bucks), Rina went outside for a smoke. When I walked out, she told me to look up above the door frame. 

 There was a Spotted Eagle-Owl catching its nap. You can see this is this bird's regular spot because of the white splashed on the steel girders. I dashed to the car, grabbed my camera and came back to take photos, many of them! 
The owl opened a beady eye when it saw a lady snapping away below



Shoppers were entering and leaving the shop, yet the owl continued to sleep above

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11 comments:

  1. Sylvia K28 October, 2015 04:29

    What a terrific opportunity, Jo, and you did indeed make the most of it!! Wonderful captures and a handsome bird he is!!! Thanks for sharing!!

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  2. diane b28 October, 2015 09:06

    Amazing!Love his bright beady eye checking you out.

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  3. Margaret Birding For Pleasure28 October, 2015 12:20

    Fabulous oopportunity and great shots.

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  4. MadSnapper28 October, 2015 13:47

    wow, i would die of joy finding one like that. i have never seen an owl in the wild but once way up in a tree and 2 in the dark. never where i could really SEE it...

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  5. eileeninmd28 October, 2015 13:56

    Hello Jo, what an awesome Owl sighting. It is neat that is was so close to the store and people. Great photos and thanks to Rina for the spotting. Have a happy day!

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  6. Gaelyn28 October, 2015 17:34

    Great sighting and captures.

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  7. Cloudia28 October, 2015 19:25

    What a lovely blog, and lucky capture!






    ALOHA, Friend
    ComfortSpiral

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  8. Joyful28 October, 2015 23:12

    Wonderful sighting!

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  9. TexWisGirl28 October, 2015 23:28

    how nice!

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  10. Stewart M29 October, 2015 13:57

    I perfect example of why you should never leave home without a camera! Nice shots.

    Cheers - Stewart M - Melbourne

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  11. Phil Slade30 October, 2015 11:41

    Birds do occasionally choose the weirdest places to hang out. I guess it wasn't too far from a regular hunting location. Dry and warm too?

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