This week, instead of writing about my life right now, I wanted to share it in pictures. Despite the snow showers we are having every few days, it is still spring. I’m sorry if the photo quality isn’t up to my usual standards, these were all taken with my iPhone. As always, the best camera is the one you have with you!
I think these are crabapple blossoms.I pass this Great Horned Owl’s nest on my usual dog walk. If you look closely, there are two owlets visible in the center crack of the trunk. They look like two little fuzz-balls with dark feathers around their eyes.Here’s another look at the Great Horned Owl family. You can see the right-hand owlet more clearly here.At home, my Goffin’s Cockatoo stole the jalapeno I was going to put in our dinner. Birds perceive the “heat” in peppers differently than people, and peppers are a favorite food.River looks a little puzzled here. There’s a lot about our life that she is still trying to figure out. This is so much different than the farm where she was born and lived her first 5 months.
Oh Karel your photos are lovely!!! And that Great Horned Owl is absolutely fabulous!!!
The Cockatiel is cute as a button. And River is the ultimate adorable in her photo….
What a lovely photo blog this is…..I really enjoyed it!
{{hugs}} Sherri-Ellen
I would have never noticed the young owls if you hadn’t pointed them out. Good camo work by the mom. I had no idea cockatoos like hot peppers, and what a precious shot of River!
Thank you.; it was a picturesque week. And just about everyone has a hard time finding the owlets. We watched this same pair raise one chick to adulthood last year, so we know what to look for now and the location of the nest! We are SO lucky that this owl couple isn’t frightened by a the dogs and humans who walk nearby.
The dad watched me walk by on the first leg of my walk. When we returned, he flew to the nest and the babes popped out. I swear he was showing them off!! Mom was hanging around nearby, waiting until dark when she likes to hunt.
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Oh Karel your photos are lovely!!! And that Great Horned Owl is absolutely fabulous!!!
The Cockatiel is cute as a button. And River is the ultimate adorable in her photo….
What a lovely photo blog this is…..I really enjoyed it!
{{hugs}} Sherri-Ellen
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Thank you! It’s a bit eclectic, but I enjoy taking all the pictures, etc. and making friends— the best part of WordPress!
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I was in awe at the owl. He looked like an extension to the tree. I loved all the photos especially the one after my own heart the cockatoo!!
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The cockatoo totally rules the roost!
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Those are great shots, and aren’t those baby owls amazing!? What a find!
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Those owls are so fun to watch! Thanks for viewing!
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The owls are amazing! We have some around us, but I have no idea where they nest.
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This nest was quite obvious, thank goodness. I’m not a good bird spotted, usually.
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Wagnificent week!
Nose nudges,
CEO Olivia
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Morning – l have tagged you in the 3 Day Challenge – enjoy 🙂
https://aguycalledbloke.blog/2018/04/24/3-days-3-quotes-3-tagged-challenge-day-3/
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I would have never noticed the young owls if you hadn’t pointed them out. Good camo work by the mom. I had no idea cockatoos like hot peppers, and what a precious shot of River!
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Thank you.; it was a picturesque week. And just about everyone has a hard time finding the owlets. We watched this same pair raise one chick to adulthood last year, so we know what to look for now and the location of the nest! We are SO lucky that this owl couple isn’t frightened by a the dogs and humans who walk nearby.
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Oh my I think you did an AMAZING job with your photos! The owlets/owls….how lucky to see (and photograph) them! DakotasDen
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The dad watched me walk by on the first leg of my walk. When we returned, he flew to the nest and the babes popped out. I swear he was showing them off!! Mom was hanging around nearby, waiting until dark when she likes to hunt.
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Lovely photos.
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Thank you!
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Omgggggggggggggggggg can I come visit your owls?
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You should! They are so absolutely fun to watch. The parents are devoted. The other or parent was nearby, but not as close.
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Great photos 🙂
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Thanks. It was a good week!
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