Thanks, Margaret…well, Beardog Point looks out over a game trail and the road. There are often deer or turkeys at the very least and generally I think critters enjoy sitting up high where they can see more territory.
I don’t know how Auggie would behave if he hadn’t grown up with Bear, but with or without Bear, he often just sits and observes…sniffs the air and watches. Both he and Bear pay attention to the larger birds: Bear because the ravens steal his treats and tease him AND Bear has chased some that look like they will swoop on Auggie. Auggie watches also which I’m glad of – Eagles don’t tend to hunt in the trees but Owls might – although hopefully only at night. At any rate, I’m glad that they both pay attention!
Margaret
I think Auggie has been learning from Bear and he thinks he is a dog!
What kind of owls do you have there? We have the Scops owls which are quite small but we hear them every night at the right time of year.
Liz
I’ve only seen an owl twice…above was in the afternoon. It flew across the road and sat nicely on a branch to have its photo taken! I saw one (same kind I believe) just east of my property line one morning (early but it was light) while walking with Bear.
I think that they are Great Horned Owls but could also be a Screech Owl. I hear the Great Horned Owls often at night. They have the distinct “Hoo…Hoo…Hoo”, “Hoo…Hoo…Hoo” – and they often seem to “talk” back and forth. I think there are some of the really small owls as well, but I’m not positive. The owl pictured above and the one I saw near my property both seemed to be over a foot tall.
patty hartman
wow, thats an outstanding owl photo!
Margaret
I agree. Great photo, worthy of National Geographic. I love owls -and they are the symbol of Athens.
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Glad you are feeling better!
My question is……what are they watching for?
Thanks, Margaret…well, Beardog Point looks out over a game trail and the road. There are often deer or turkeys at the very least and generally I think critters enjoy sitting up high where they can see more territory.
I don’t know how Auggie would behave if he hadn’t grown up with Bear, but with or without Bear, he often just sits and observes…sniffs the air and watches. Both he and Bear pay attention to the larger birds: Bear because the ravens steal his treats and tease him AND Bear has chased some that look like they will swoop on Auggie. Auggie watches also which I’m glad of – Eagles don’t tend to hunt in the trees but Owls might – although hopefully only at night. At any rate, I’m glad that they both pay attention!
I think Auggie has been learning from Bear and he thinks he is a dog!
What kind of owls do you have there? We have the Scops owls which are quite small but we hear them every night at the right time of year.
I’ve only seen an owl twice…above was in the afternoon. It flew across the road and sat nicely on a branch to have its photo taken! I saw one (same kind I believe) just east of my property line one morning (early but it was light) while walking with Bear.
I think that they are Great Horned Owls but could also be a Screech Owl. I hear the Great Horned Owls often at night. They have the distinct “Hoo…Hoo…Hoo”, “Hoo…Hoo…Hoo” – and they often seem to “talk” back and forth. I think there are some of the really small owls as well, but I’m not positive. The owl pictured above and the one I saw near my property both seemed to be over a foot tall.
wow, thats an outstanding owl photo!
I agree. Great photo, worthy of National Geographic. I love owls -and they are the symbol of Athens.
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