I was shocked the other night to see an owl in my backyard. I let 2 of my babies out and as they ran out the door, I saw a "larger than normal" bird fly up to a low tree limb. I wonder if it had been on the ground, not sure. Anyway, the limb was bare & I could see it sitting there. I walked quickley out to get the dogs (still not sure what kind of bird it was). I was able to get close enough to the tree to see that it was indeed an owl, though not a very big one. It was about the size of my yorkies or smaller; kind of greyish/white in color????? We looked at each other for a few seconds, then I picked up my "kids", took them inside, and went back out with my camera hoping to get a picture. I got about half way up to it this time and it flew off. Darn!
Anybody have a clue as to what type of owl it was? I don't know much about them, but it didn't look big enough to pick up one of my babies. Doesn't stop me from being more watchful when I let them out though. I never let them out without being with them or keeping a close eye on them. |