This morning was another morning for unexpected surprises.....I had just completed my morning jog/walk and came back out on the porch to do a scout lookout for any owl activity....and what a pleasant surprise when one of the owls flew across the yard into a large tree.

Thankfully, I had already sat my gear out to be ready for whatever. So, I grabbed it and off I went in search of the tree I saw it fly to.

I spotted it fairly quickly and inched my way up under it.  The owl was perched about 20 feet above me on a limb.  

It noticed my presence but was not bothered by me or my gear at all. 

Dewayne and I can only assume they have become accustomed to the noise and activity here on the property.  Therefore, they aren't feeling threatened or hindered.

The shot below was actually taken yesterday evening as we followed this particular one across the yard.  I had about a minute to fire off any shots that I wanted before it flew to a nearby tree into the deep shadows.

A bluejay had come calling and swooping around the owl as it perched.  Mr. Owl never even gave it a second look.  It was only interested in any last minute nibbles before it took it's mid-morning nap.

I totally love the photo below.....it was at perfect ease with my presence as it napped.  I stood for nearly 30 minutes looking up at him and tried to get the best exposure I could since it was in shadows.   I waited on some creamy sun to shine through and I was happy when it did.

I gently and quietly left the scene unannounced in order to let Mr. Owl take his nap.  

We keep saying to ourselves how excited we are to have taken our first owl shots at home.  

We had a lot of other errands to run today.......and this evening brought rain.   Therefore, the owl adventures will have to resume tomorrow.  

On a side note, we didn't have any flats or unusual mishaps today.  Ha.  It just rained really hard.....and Dewayne and I cleaned the gutters on the main house in between showers.

Thanks for checking in.  

Happy trails to you.....

Over and out,

Mrs. Rogers