One of my favorite owls to see…and hear. Thanks.

tj

So nice that your garden feels like home to him/her.

That is so cool! I havent seen owls in our subdivision in years, they love your setting!

Sherry

What a nice surprise to start your day! Lucky you.

thanks tj, NHBabs and Sherry..the owls live here ❤..my profile pic is an owl Lol..a pic last week when the owl was at my neighbor's..I took the pic standing in my yard..

Gargamel..it was magical..he/she is used to me since I'm outside so much..

sat there calmly and I could take pics..

Wow, love the moment! It looks so adorable!

I hear one in the forest once in a while but never seen it....

lindalana..they're just beautiful..I've posted this before but in case you missed it..spring 2022 in my yard in an Amur maple that I planted years ago..

You're so lucky to be able to see owls! I hear them but rarely see them during the day. They must feel comfortable with all that shade from your trees.

sandyslopes..I agree that I'm lucky to see owls in person in my own backyard!..

the shade is wonderful..I think the owls feel safe with lots of trees to hide in..sometimes I hear them and can't find them..

Beyond fabulous Ann, what a glorious bird. I remember every pic you have ever posted of it (them). They are clearly comfortable in your neighbourhood. I finally got a pic last year but it was too far away. I am surrounded by forest and they are very shy to show themselves despite the fact that they should be used to me. I do enjoy hearing them often.

Laurie..thank you!..when the owls are here I can't stop myself from taking pics..they're so beautiful I want as many pics as I can get..

I'm so happy they feel comfortable in our neighborhood..funny how they have accepted our presence..

I heard a new neighbor (possibly intoxicated she was loud!) imitating their hooting one night..she sounded absurd..I thought "she's going to scare them"..I wanted to walk over and tell her to be quiet but I didn't..😂

thankfully her hooting was a one time thing..

ken..I agree that rodent control is a great benefit!..

I mentioned it once on a post about voles..at the time we saw hawks more than owls..I've had very few mice and no voles..I always thought the hawks were helping me out..

I love my natural setting..

nicholsworth, you made my week.

So wonderful to see. Your yard looks like the perfect setting for the owl.

Very cool! Your garden feels so serene too!

Pat..awww thanks..made my week too..that was a once in a lifetime moment..

Beth..thank you..I do get more owl visits than my neighbor across the street..she has trees but I have more..

mazerolm..thank you..this garden is serene..I love wooded lots..

What a wonderful visitor. You are very lucky to have such a guest. Your garden must be very serene and peaceful. Thanks for sharing with us.

So beautiful! I've always thought your garden was magical.

miles..thank you..I do feel lucky..

popmama..awww so sweet thank you!..I wasn't fast enough for a pic but an hour ago there was a hummingbird on the canna that's to the right of the owl..it has yellow blooms now..

What type of owl is it, nw?

debra

nw, just saw this post for the first time. The owl pics are so cool and your garden looks so lush-great job!

debra..barred owl..

oursteelers..thank you!..working outside constantly..yet there's more to do.. 😂..

Gosh Ann it is a good thing no one has cows, pigs, roosters...your intoxicated neighbour would have a hay-day LOL!!

Laurie..it was ridiculous!..no way would an owl be fooled by her hoots..I bet her imitation of other animals wouldn't be believable either 😂..

so glad she hasn't done it again..