I have just come back from my afternoon dog walk. What a wonderful walk it was. First I saw the Buzzard, then as I came back through the meadow I spied the Barn Owl, flying low over the grass, as I watched he came nearer and then perched on a post. It's only 3.15pm, rather early for owls to be out. Then as I stood and watched another owl appeared and flew across the meadow. They seemed oblivious to me as they flew in tandem over the grass searching for prey. it was such a beautiful sight and such a lovely surprise. I've not seen 2 together ever before. Maybe it was an Anniversary Present from nature. Better than any flowers !
Ps No I didn't take the photos, but found 2 very similar to those I saw.
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They certainly are beautiful.
Happy anniversary to you both! x
What a golden experience! I have done your tag...
WOW! I hope you have had a fabulous anniversary today Elaine, and you are right, the simplest things in life, bring the greatest pleasure.
xx
Posted by: Zoë on 21st Feb 2008 at 03:50PM
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WHat a magical encounter for you.
Happy Anniversary!
Posted by: Cait on 21st Feb 2008 at 04:03PM
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How fabulous! They are such beautiful birds and what a magical moment it must have been. Happy anniversary. xxPM
Posted by: Preseli Mags on 21st Feb 2008 at 04:27PM
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They are the most wonderful of creatures - what a lovely Anniversary present!!!! Have a great time...
Posted by: Tattie Weasle on 21st Feb 2008 at 04:47PM
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Happy Anniversary, what a wonderful way to spend the day
Blossom xx
Posted by: Blossomcottage on 21st Feb 2008 at 05:03PM
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that does sound exciting. I've only seen owls for real about 2x and it was thrilling.
Posted by: Milla on 21st Feb 2008 at 05:16PM
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Hi Muddie,
Thank you for sharing with us.
I absolutely adore the Owl, so does my daughter, how lovely that you saw two together. Great Anniversary gift for you Muddie.
Camilla.xx
Posted by: Camilla on 21st Feb 2008 at 05:17PM
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What a lovely thing to see. Usually if you see an owl during the day it means there is something wrong with the owl - but clearly not in this case. So glad that you shared it with us.
A very special Anniversary present.
Posted by: Westerwitch on 21st Feb 2008 at 05:24PM
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Oooh! I'm jealous. You know how I love owls.
Posted by: Lampworkbeader on 21st Feb 2008 at 07:34PM
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Do you think they have paired then? I wish we got Barn Owls- we get Tawnies, Browns and Little Owls but the dreaded Bog owl is back and he is not welcome at all!!!!!!!!!! (at least I hope it was actually a Bog Owl Little Pete had seen when he rushed in today saying he'd just seen an Eagle Owl!)
Posted by: Grouse on 21st Feb 2008 at 09:18PM
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Barn owls do fly at dusk I believe. A wonderful sight and a good omen I hope. Lucky you.
Posted by: Mountainear on 21st Feb 2008 at 09:21PM
They're beautiful to see flying. We saw one cross in front of us a couple of days ago. I guess it tis the season!
hi there! found you from your guest post on casdok's blog. i live in sussex too - the nature we have on our doorstep is amazing, isn't it? i love owls, there is something magical about them. a huge one lived in a tree near where i used to live and every night as i took my dog for his late night walk the owl would hoot as we walked underneath.
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