I’ve mentioned before how quiet the redwood forests are.
We drove up to Prairie Creek Redwoods State Park to find a new trail to walk, but got distracted by news there was a Great Grey Owl hanging around.
Indeed!
Found this one on a fairly low branch of a redwood, along the edge of a large meadow. He seemed not to notice the dozen or more photographers and tripods set up between him and his prey, neither did he respond to the cacophony of tripping shutters whenever he’d turn his head!
And then he flew!
The flight was only about 20 feet to a slightly better vantage point for the meadow…atop the post for a missing antenna for the park campground kiosk. All the photographers were set up only 20 feet from this new roost!
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Awesome photo!
Thank you, Connie! Isn’t he a regal beauty?
How great to get such a good view of him….then share it with us. He is impressive.
I love to share the beauty where we travel, Pam…so glad you enjoy it!
Wow! Nothing like posing for you!
This one wasn’t much concerned about photographers, Madeline…he flew right toward us!
Wow! What an opportunity! You were at the right place at the right time. Beautiful.
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We sure get lucky, Marilyn! Glad you could enjoy it with us!
JUST “WOW” or “OWL” !?!?!!!!
WHO can say?