I hope you will forgive my indulgence in showing you photos of the same owl, in very similar poses. I was just so elated to see the Little Owl, when we were traveling the dirt roads of the Alvor Estuary. We were in the car, when I saw something dark fly up into what I thought must be a tree, as our vision was obscured by some tall bushes, and it was still some distance away. With care I walked slowly to where I thought it must have landed, but saw nothing, and then as I looked towards an old Pylon, there in the darkness of a small recess sat the owl. He was looking at me, with those large eyes, and I took these shots as quickly as I could, for fear he would fly away.
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The Little Owl Athene noctua |
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This little Owl is about the same size as a thrush. |
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It hunts at dusk but can be seen perched on fence posts, or high wires etc during daylight. |
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his penetrating stare was so intense,.... |
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as his piercing eyes met mine... |
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but he is just so adorable and.. |
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it was a lucky encounter that... |
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I will never forget! |
I'D RATHER B BIRDIN, WILD BIRD WEDNESDAYS
