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Finding Grace's avatar

It's amazing how you spot them! 😍

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Neil Barker's avatar

Thanks Grace - a lot of luck and timing!

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Aria Vink's avatar

Looking at the look of contentment on that owls face, I’d say is it happiness he found and nothing was lost.

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Neil Barker's avatar

Thanks Aria and agreed - they certainly do look content dozing and sleeping in that morning Sunshine. :)

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James Freitas's avatar

A comfy owl indeed! Thank you for sharing Neil

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Neil Barker's avatar

Agreed James and happy to share!

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Michael's avatar

Lovely photographs

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Neil Barker's avatar

Thank you Michael.

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Heidi Zawelevsky's avatar

Great persistence with the owl, Neil! It's a joy to continue to see your photos and writings, a glimpse into the daily life of this Barred Owl.

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Neil Barker's avatar

Thanks Heidi and this owl certainly has persistence! I got back from my hike this morning (Jan.26) and they are still in the same stand of trees. :)

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Heidi Zawelevsky's avatar

Incredible! That must be the home tree.

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Ann Collins's avatar

Man, The Cuteness!

I feel weak.

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Neil Barker's avatar

This owl certainly looked cute and comfy in the tree in that morning sunshine!

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Pamela Leavey's avatar

Oh, that face! I love that you have found this owl time and again. It's clearly sticking around. Thank you for the lovely Sijo and photos Neil. They made my day!

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Neil Barker's avatar

Thanks Pamela and I was glad to see this owl once again! Nice to see them dozing in the morning sunlight as well. :)

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Pamela Leavey's avatar

It’s so great when our forest friends stick around!

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Carole Roseland's avatar

You have a good eye, Neil!

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Neil Barker's avatar

Thanks @Carole Roseland and a lot of luck and timing! spotting this owl!

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nettie glickman's avatar

thank you for this theme. Found a mate and lost my soul. Found my soul and left a mistaken identity of a mate. Found an owl in the park and laughed out loud so in the end I am intact and smiling

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Neil Barker's avatar

Thank you Nettie and much appreciated. I don't know what it is about owls, but there is something magical and mysterious.

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