Owl took a dip over night in the pond

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Owl in the pond video.

She's been staying really visible and close to the yard for the last few days. She's started napping above where I feed the deer - I think all their movements have kept it clear enough that she can watch the chipmunks scampering right below her. A couple of times (during the day!) I've seen her plunge to the ground to catch something. Always amazes me how fast she moves.

 

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Another overcast morning today which seems to bring the owls out more than usual during the day. She popped in the pond briefly then perched on a rock to watch the fish for a bit. But then decided to flit over to the garden and inspect it for a while before retiring for the day. Then suddenly it was time for bed and off she went into the darkest woods.
Such a great way to start the day

 

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Scary night -- tornado "take cover" warnings...no fun. BUT... I woke up to see
Missy Owl survived along with us and dropped by for a bath first thing this morning Hope everyone else has been safe from the storms.
early morning bath

 

[addy1]

Really neat video! Thanks

 

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Glad you enjoyed it, she lights up my world

 

[GBBUDD]

i'd have a fish strung out waiting on her./ him /it every day and night love me an owl

 

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Maybe if I had whopper koi like you, but I'd rather string up a few of those fat bas**** bullfrogs that want to eat my shubbies!

 

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Late post from yesterday morn: a sleepy owl that just needed to unwind for a few minutes, a Titmouse to remind the owl who's boss and a deer to round out the pic.
Plucky little Titmouse

 

[GBBUDD]

she got any brothers or sisters that want to be pampered for life? hell i'll take care of elderly mom or dad

 

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she got any brothers or sisters that want to be pampered for life? hell i'll take care of elderly mom or dad

I know right? So stinking sweet. I'm so damned lucky. I just love the way she brings out the best in people

 

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Came out to make the coffee and found Missy Owl on the fence next to the porch. So I skip the coffee and grab the camera. I take my time so I don't alarm her and step onto the porch, but I think she's kinda used to me by now.
After a few minutes a Coopers Hawk discovered her sitting out in the open and tried to run her off. He didn't realize that she was probably ready for bed even without all the screaming.
Here's a bit of her relaxing before the screaming began.

 

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Apparently she needed a bath after it rained all day, so she plunged out of the tree above the pond where she had been napping and dove in.

 

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final Memorial day owl post:
took one last stroll to the pond yesterday and discovered Owl #2 sleeping just beyond the fence. I assumed (correctly) that Owl#1 was in the tree above the pond as usual. Took a seat at the bog to feed the fishes and then this happened...

more elusive Owl #2

Owl #1