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Michelle Helen Jan 1, 2007

I found this little guy in my back yard. I couldn't resist taking a picture

Jennskains Jan 1, 2007

Rodent control    I love owls!

Delartful Bears Jan 1, 2007

Oooh I love him!!!!!!!

Danni

thumperantiques Jan 1, 2007

He's wonderful Michelle!

                             hugs,

                             Brenda

DebbieD Jan 1, 2007

Ooooh, was he bringing you a package of mohair?     Sorry, I've been reading the Harry Potter books too much lately 

What a lovely, lovely owl....awwwhhh, and quite the sleepyhead... 

matilda Jan 2, 2007

OH WOW!!!!! you lucky girl :dance:  :dance: How absolutely wonderful.
Do you know what type of owl he is???  I dont think I have seen a wild owl since I was a teenager.  :dance:  I am so glad you took the photo.

patsylakebears Jan 2, 2007

Helen what a fantastic photo ... thank you for sharing

Michelle Helen Jan 2, 2007

Wendy asked: Do you know what type of owl he is???

Wendy: In looking at my "Birds of Minnesota" book, it says he is a Barred Owl. Very different from the Great Horned Owl that has the ears/horn-like thingy's on its head. Per the book (I'm reading as I'm typing) the Barred Owl grows to 20-24 inches and is known to hunt during the day. He eats mammals and small birds!! Folks, I just fell off my chair!

SMALL MAMMALS AND BIRDS?!! I feed the birds, squirrels, rabbits and oh everything...no wonder he was outside my house! Now I am horrified!!! Where oh where are my smelling salts!!!

Cleathero Creations Jan 2, 2007

What a great pic.

bumblebearies Jan 2, 2007

Try to think of it this way Michelle......you are just helping Mother Nature maintain the balance.... 

I know....it probably doesn't help at all when we love all of the little things and just want them all to live....I have to pretend the "pecking order" doesn't exist most days.

Carolyn Green Jan 2, 2007

What a great photo - thanks for sharing Helen.

Hugs
Carolyn

DebbieD Jan 3, 2007

Everything's gotta eat... 

Michelle Helen Jan 3, 2007

Well, I recovered from last night after reading about my beautiful owl loves to feed on the very sweet birdies, squirrels, rabbits that I feed everyday....Yes (I'm saying this with  quivering lip), he has got to eat too....sniffle, snifflel.

This morning, I looked at my bird feeders with a new eye. Oh, yes and an eye in the trees, scanning for my owl.