Re: From The Archives 2 : Little Owls

This is the first Little Owl I ever saw way back in 2004. When I found him he had fishing line wrapped round his leg and was dangling upside down in a tree exhausted. I got him down and released him apparently none the worse for his ordeal.

Weird thing , and it might just be my imagination , but a week later I was in the same area and spotted a Little owl not far from where I had released the other.I was able to get a few pics.  I like to think he was letting me know he was ok. I've been there many times since and never seen another Little Owl although I have seen Tawnys. This is the one a week later. (Taken with an old Fuji 2600)

Some more recent ones now.

Hi Galatas

Lovely photos.   One of my favourite birds, unusual to see one perched with a white background

 Ray

Thanks Ray

Hi Galatas ,great photo's nice to see ,I don't get many over here where I live

Regards Mick

Hi Galatas

Thanks for posting these. Cracking pictures of a brilliant little bird. The two on the rocks are wonderful, great composition in a really natural setting. Keep the archives coming !!

Andrew

Thankyou Andrew , compared to yours and some of the other excellent photographers on these forums my photos are mediocre , so I am flattered that you enjoy seeing them. The owl on the rocks is one of my own favourites. It makes a change from "a bird on a stick" that I am often criticised for. Thanks again for commenting , I do appreciate it.

Thankyou Grandpappy , I don't know if we have a lot here or I have just been lucky to see them.

Thanks Galatas - some lovely shots of a really sparky little bird! I really enjoyed looking at them.

Jenni

Thanks Jenni

Thanks for putting some more owl photos up, Galatas.They are all fabulous, never get tired of seeing any owl.Love the two rock(s) photos.

Viv.

Oh I just love these photos, thanks, they are so gorgeous and I too love any owls, seeing my first Short Eared Owl today at Arne.  Have never seen a Little Owl but would love to.

Thanks everyone. Only ever seen one SEO and that was at fairly long range.

A fabulous story and brilliant pictures too.  I have never seen a little owl and always a treat when photos are posted.

Well done great rescue and rewarded with photos,what could be better.

They are very endearing! :-)

A great set of photos pal..would love to see one.