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“The Watcher of Deeping Lakes” This afternoon, as I wandered the quiet trails of Deeping Lakes Nature Reserve, something stirred in the thicket. I paused, scanning the tangled branches—and there it was. A long-eared owl, perfectly still, peering through the undergrowth with piercing amber eyes.

 

It was one of those electrifying moments where time seems to stop. I held my breath, watching from a respectful distance as the owl watched me back. Its feather tufts blended seamlessly with the branches, a master of disguise in its woodland realm. The light was soft, the air still, and for a few magical seconds, we were alone in the world.

 

These encounters are rare, and that’s what makes them unforgettable. The thrill of spotting such a secretive bird, the quiet tension of not disturbing it, and the joy of capturing even a glimpse—it’s what keeps me coming back to places like Deeping Lakes.

Extracted from OwlWatch www.facebook.com/BarredOwlGuy?fref=ts on the day OG observed Boo flying for the first time 3.21.14

Extracted from OwlWatch www.facebook.com/BarredOwlGuy?fref=ts on the day OG observed Boo flying for the first time 3.21.14

Extracted from OwlWatch www.facebook.com/BarredOwlGuy?fref=ts on the day OG observed Boo flying for the first time 3.21.14

Snowy Owl - 2/16/2016

Spooler can't quite hold these things on his own.

3/1/2016 Snowy Owl in Bay County

Extracted from OwlWatch www.facebook.com/BarredOwlGuy?fref=ts on the day OG observed Boo flying for the first time 3.21.14

A graceful Barn Owl (Tyto alba) captured in its natural elegance, known for its heart-shaped face, silent flight, and incredible nocturnal hunting skills.

A graceful Barn Owl (Tyto alba) captured in its natural elegance, known for its heart-shaped face, silent flight, and incredible nocturnal hunting skills.

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