lovely surprise tonight

[natureshooter]

As i walked home from the train station in stafford this evening,i just crossed the railway bridge where an allotment lies next to the road.
Just before me a tawny owl flew across the road from around that area,only about 25 feet from me,and landed in the tree just by the fence seperating the railway boundarys and the road.
I must admit i got rather excited as it landed on the lowest branch up the tree,it must of been about 10 ft from me once i reached the tree,i stood and watched it,lit up by the street lamps it was a beautiful sight,then suddenly it spun its head round and looked me in the eye,there we both looked at each other for a minute and then i left it in piece.
It didnt fly off it just settled and stayed where it was.
I love these kind of suprises.Owls are my favourite birds.

Im happy.just thought id share.

Gary

[Dogghound]

One of the Joys of early dark nights. Sounds like a pleasant experience.

[Wild-Woman]

Great story. Nature makes your heart beat faster when it's a lovely surprise like that.

[pammosley]

What a magical experience Gary, thanks for sharing it