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Old 24-05-2007, 08:44 AM
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Re: Eagle Owl in Northants.

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Originally Posted by Ash View Post
Walking my Springer yesterday about 5:00 pm in a copse just outside Daventry and my dog stopped and sat, looked up at the branch 10 feet up and there was this owl nearly 3 feet high by at least 12" wide perched with a pigeon in its tallons! It had piercing orange eyes and when it took flight its span must have been 6 foot; it rose right up to the top of the next biggest tree and stayed out of sight, the only photo I could get on my phone was of the half eaten pigeon but what an experience ! Will be back with my Pentax and fingers crossed will spot it again.
That's only ten miles from me. If you see the bird again can you PM me the location please.

BTW I have only just noticed that you are a new member. May I extend a very warm welcome to WAB. I'm sure you will like it on here as we are a friendly bunch.

John

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