Surprise
Yesterday I had a nice visit with a barred owl. It stayed in one area of the woods, hooting at me from different angles. Unfortunately I didn’t have my camera along so today I returned, expecting to find the owl defending its territory again.
There was no sign of the owl – but in almost the very same spot I found a young fawn. Had to pat myself on the back for not frightening the little thing.
Fawn’s mom was probably off somewhere gobbling up tasty plants. I thought the deer had eaten the only orchid along the stream, but this year there’s a bunch more just a few feet away.
June 10th, 2007 at 1:53 pm
wow–that’s a rare find. good job! i’m always in awe when i’m able to stumble across wildlife and not disturb it… kinda makes me feel like i’m one with nature or something… even though i’m not. it’s a good feeling, though.
good on ya.
June 12th, 2007 at 8:27 am
Same spot – three days later:
I haven’t gotten a really sharp picture of him yet. If he’s there again next time I will try harder. Yes it’s a boy – you can see the start of his antler buds.
June 20th, 2007 at 4:33 pm
That is very cool! Owl still rules…