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, 8 June 2013

Barn Owl in the golden light.

I didn't do my usual Friday night "thing" and go to the pub, instead I made the ultimate sacrifice and had a "dry night". I decided my time would be better employed sitting in my mobile hide for a few hours in the hope that a Barn Owl would show. And I was richly rewarded with some superb views of a male Barn Owl in the golden setting sun.


I was very pleased with the results and once the sun had set I did eventually find myself in the pub, well a couple of late pints were just reward for such a successful evening! 
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13 comments:

  1. Millhouse Photography8 June 2013 at 10:31

    Call that a dry night? You deserved it mate. That's an absolute beauty.

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  2. Douglas Mcfarlane8 June 2013 at 12:23

    Gorgeous image Paul, the light is fantastic too.

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  3. Richard Pegler8 June 2013 at 16:03

    When you get fabulous results like this, I'm surprised that you don't have 'mildly damp' nights more often. Well worth the sacrifice!

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    1. Paul Riddle10 June 2013 at 23:38

      Yes much better than a few pints, I suppose!!! Cheers Richard.

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  4. Andy Shepherd8 June 2013 at 19:18

    Superb Paul, without doubt, the best shot you have taken IMO.

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    1. Paul Riddle10 June 2013 at 23:39

      Cheers Andy, although I am not sure what the "IMO" means? Am I being thick?

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  5. Ana Mínguez Corella9 June 2013 at 10:34

    Wowww!!!. Great shot.. Just beautiful.. Congrats..

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  6. colin9 June 2013 at 22:11

    Thats a superb image mate!!!!!!!!!!!!!

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  7. Carl Baggott11 June 2013 at 18:43

    Stunning shot of what is a really splendid bird.
    Shame about the hours missed in the pub though as you'll never get them back!

    Cheers,
    Carl

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    1. Paul Riddle11 June 2013 at 23:31

      That's right Carl, those 3 or 4 pints are gone forever, but I am sure I will make up for it along the way!

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