I was out yesterday evening with the camera looking for some of my wild neighbors to photograph. On my way home, I chanced upon a Barn Owl. I would like to say I dove into the tall grass but knowing that the area is also home to several venomous snakes, I carefully waded through the tall grass to get a better look at the bird. What can I say I have a fascination with all wild things and have been know to risk life, limb and camera equipment for a close encounter.
Owls use to be common in the area where I live as a kid I use to hear them calling at night. These days you have to work very hard to find one. Hence, it was a treat for me to have this encounter.
I went out to see if I could find the bird again this morning, only to find it dead. I'm not sure if the bird was mangled pre or post-mortem but it was sad to see it dead by NParks' warning signs. Wonder if old beliefs or superstitions were the cause of this bird's demise.
Owls use to be common in the area where I live as a kid I use to hear them calling at night. These days you have to work very hard to find one. Hence, it was a treat for me to have this encounter.I went out to see if I could find the bird again this morning, only to find it dead. I'm not sure if the bird was mangled pre or post-mortem but it was sad to see it dead by NParks' warning signs. Wonder if old beliefs or superstitions were the cause of this bird's demise.
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