My first Tawny

[darylp]

Hi guys and girls

Ever since my Little Owl encounter I have been itching to increase my 'collection', and by chance this afternoon I was axing out my next bow in the garden when I heard a single owl call. I was like a meerkat, ears up, binos and camera out. After 35 minutes walking up and down the bridlepath I found him/her roosting in the trees. 10 minutes later he/she was mobbed by blackbirds and long tailed tits. Unfortunately not the best photo due to lack of light and the maximum aperture setting on the lens but not a bad attempt (I think?). Needless to say photography ability aside it was a real treat and definitely made my day (on top of the nightingales at pulborough this morning).

[2dogs2000]

Well done.It is exciting when you get your 1st of anything. I would be pleased to take a photo like that. I have yet to photograph any owl.

[bobbarber]

Lucky you, nice pic for a first, I wish we had them here in Ireland...Bob

[beech]

cracking pic of a tawny

[darylp]

Thanks for your comments, does anyone know the average territorial range of a suburban Tawny owl?

daryl