Hi and welcome to my Blog, my name is Paul Riddle and I live in south Leicestershire, UK. Back in August 2007 my quest began to locate as many local Little Owl territories as possible. The driving force was a reported decline in the uk numbers so I thought I would do my bit and conduct a study in my area. After 7 years and countless hours out in the field I have detected over 200 different sites. With a thirst for a greater understanding of the owls a more comprehensive monitoring and nest box programme then commenced. This also now includes monitoring the local and very sparse population of Barn Owls, please pop back occasionally and catch up with the life and times of my owls and any other wildlife that I come across. I hope you enjoy your visit!!!

Saturday, 12 November 2011

Best batch todate?

My patience and continued studying of the SEO's finally paid dividends today, the word has obviously got around now about the SEO's at this site and each time I visit the watching crowd continues to swell. This makes it more of a challenge to get any decent images as the owls are being pushed further away from where they were comfortable when they first arrived.

So rather than stand in a group at the hedgerow with everyone else I employed slightly different tactics and they paid off. Along with some better light and accommodating owls I think this latest batch is probably my best to date? 

Double click any "landscape" image for larger and much improve quality.




Dinner is served in the form of a vole.





Not wanting to forget my other friends, the Little Owls. Here is my latest and long over due image from my site No 101. My first sighting at this location for over 6 months! 






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9 comments:

  1. Hooded Birder (Andy)13 November 2011 at 00:36

    that last SEO image is something else mate, it seems like you were about 6 feet away from it! May see you there tomorrow if you're heading down!

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  2. Richard Pegler13 November 2011 at 07:12

    They're all great but, yep, that last SEO image is amazing!! Well done !!

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  3. Stevie Evans13 November 2011 at 08:02

    Very impressive results !

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  4. Millhouse Photography13 November 2011 at 08:14

    It's a real pleasure to look at these photographs Paul and I think that you're right in terms of the best so far, however there are so many to choose from! The vole capture (the owl's and your own) is incredible.

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  5. Unknown13 November 2011 at 09:39

    Sweet shots Paul! Your decision to move away from the onlookers certainly paid off. Love the vole shot!!

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  6. colin13 November 2011 at 18:46

    there getting better and better mate stunning perched shot

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  7. Pete Walkden15 November 2011 at 08:59

    Terrific set Paul. :-)

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  8. Andrew Haynes15 November 2011 at 13:11

    Fantastic series , the vole shot wow !!!

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  9. Paul Riddle22 November 2011 at 15:59

    It appears the vole shot is a favourite, i'll see if I can get a closer up one next time!

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