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Saturday, 19 September 2020

19/09/2020 Delighted to see the Little Owl last evening.

 We were both in our barn when I said to Nigel listen, the Little Owls are calling to each other.  Nigel commented that one was right overhead, and sure enough there it was, one on our barn roof once again after what seems like months to me without seeing them but hearing them from time to time,

Little owl (Athene noctua).

Dunnock (Prunella modularis).

Great spotted woodpecker (Dendrocopos major), male.

Eurasian blue tit (Cyanistes caeruleus)...

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Wonder what is going on down there??

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24 comments:

  1. Marie Smith19 September 2020 at 21:34

    The owl is a cutie. It must be good to have it back at the barn. The woodpecker is reminiscent of those here, the downy and hairy ones. I’ve never seen a dunnock before. The blue tit is taking a bow.

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    1. Rhodesia21 September 2020 at 20:01

      I was delighted to see it again. The dunnock is very timid and a rare sighting here. Hope your week is a good one. Diane

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  2. betty-NZ20 September 2020 at 01:49

    What adorable creatures! Your owl looks like the only owl we have here in New Zealand!

    Your link at 'My Corner of the World' is greatly appreciated!! I'm glad to see you this week!

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    1. Rhodesia21 September 2020 at 20:02

      Thanks for hosting. The Little Owl is delightful. Keep well Diane

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  3. ~Lavender Dreamer~20 September 2020 at 02:06

    That little owl wins the prize this week! How cute! Love seeing what you've spotted there! Happy weekend!

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    1. Rhodesia21 September 2020 at 20:04

      Oh it always wins the prize for me if I see it. Delightful pair around here. Have a great seek, Diane

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  4. Yvonne20 September 2020 at 07:22

    Must be wonderful having barn owls so close. Enjoyed your photos.

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    1. Rhodesia21 September 2020 at 20:05

      I wish we did have Barn Owls, but the Little Owl seems to like our barn so that is good enough for me.
      Stay safe, Diane

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  5. Hilary Melton-Butcher20 September 2020 at 09:46

    Hi Diane - stunning shots ... and I'm so pleased to see your happiness at Little Owls return ... they are delightful. All the best with all your delicious looking produce gathering in ... cheers Hilary

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    1. Rhodesia21 September 2020 at 20:08

      Hilary I was over the moon to see it, although I knew that they have not been far away as I have heard them. Still busy in the kitchen but slowing down a bit now thank goodness. Keep well and stay safe, Diane

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  6. Jean20 September 2020 at 19:31

    The shot of the little owl is wonderful! Enjoyed seeing all the other birds as well.

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    1. Rhodesia21 September 2020 at 20:09

      Thanks for the visit and the comment, the owls are such a delight. Have a great week and keep safe, Diane

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  7. Natalia21 September 2020 at 08:15

    Blue tit is sooo cute, one of my fav birds!

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    1. Rhodesia21 September 2020 at 20:11

      Natalie they are probably our friendliest bird, the rest are very nervous. The Blue Tit is often at our window looking in. Keep safe and have a good week Diane

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  8. Phil Slade21 September 2020 at 16:00

    While I'm here in Greece I'm not seeing the Little Owls. There's one just across the field but it seems they are very nocturnal. Just a call or two during the day. Strange but there are no Blue Tits here, just lots of Greats.

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    1. Rhodesia21 September 2020 at 20:13

      Phil our Blue Tits are only just returning to the garden, we never see them in summer! It would be great if you got to see the Little Owls there. Ours seem to be out at all hours. Have a great time there, keep safe and enjoy. Diane

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  9. Richard Pegler21 September 2020 at 21:12

    So pleased that you managed to get a great shot of one of your Little Owls, Diane - fabulous! Your other garden bird shots are beautiful too.

    Take care and stay safe - - - Richard

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    1. Rhodesia23 September 2020 at 10:36

      Hi Richard, it certainly made my week/month for me seeing them close by again. They do at least call often enough for me to know that there are at least two around.

      Very best wishes to you both, Diane

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  10. Stewart M29 September 2020 at 09:06

    Wonderful - its been a while since I have seen an owl of any sort. We get frogmouths in the garden at night sometimes, but they are more closely related to nightjars (although lots of people think they are owls!)

    Cheers - Stewart M - Melbourne

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    1. Rhodesia1 October 2020 at 17:18

      I have not seen much of the owls recently but I hear them often. Hope all is well in your part of the world. keep safe Diane

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  11. Kenneth Cole Schneider2 October 2020 at 18:30

    That woodpecker is certainly ornate! Nice to see the Little Owl. We have several pairs of Screech Owls in our immediate neighborhood. They tend to call the most before sunrise and after sunset.

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    1. Rhodesia3 October 2020 at 20:30

      The Little owls are pretty active any time of day or night I hear them regularly. Not often I get to see the woodpeckers though I hear them often as well. Keep safe and well, Diane

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  12. The Yum List10 October 2020 at 03:59

    Oh, I love your capture of the owl.

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    1. Rhodesia10 October 2020 at 12:32

      Thanks for the visit, so love seeing the owls though I hear them far more often than I see them! Cheers Diane

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