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I am a naturalist, field biologist and nature photographer from the Western New York area. I have started exploring nature writing through this blog and it truly has been fun sharing my numerous adventures with everyone. Thanks to the many other authors that help me with my post and they will be sharing some of their nature explorations.
I have always had a latent interest in birds and photography and have been lucky enough to find time to explore these interests over the last few years. I am very thankful to the Cattaraugus County Bird Club for getting me started, sharing their wealth of knowledge and for their wonderful programs. And many thanks to Tom for letting me share some of my adventures and photos on the Monarch Nature Blog.
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FYI: This photo was from last year so some of you might have seen this picture already! Also, caught 4 more Northern Saw-whet Owls last night!
31 October 2007 at 7:03 am
OMG how did you get that picture???? Adorable.
I have been reading on our IN-bird list server that the Saw whets are being banded here in record numbers. Very interesting. I wonder what happened up north to cause the Finches and now Saw whets to come on down??
Happy Halloween
31 October 2007 at 7:51 am
That’s so cute. Happy Halloween!
31 October 2007 at 8:49 am
Very cool! And, confirms what I’ve always suspected . . . you *are* an Owl Whisperer! 🙂 Either that or a wizard! 🙂
31 October 2007 at 9:21 am
Very wonderful photo! I agree with Lizalee, you are an Owl Whisperer.
Sherry
31 October 2007 at 10:02 am
What a great shot… and perfect for this time of year! Happy WW!
31 October 2007 at 10:58 am
@ Lisa – thanks and if you read below . . . . I am the owl whisperer!! LOL! Yes, this is an amazing year for sure! All related to the cone crops being very low!! Less seeds and the less mice/voles (including songbirds) are able to eat! No mice, no food for the owls! They all move south like this year! Very interesting for sure!
@ Erie – thanks and Happy Halloween to you also!
@ liz – thanks and I guess I am, well would be nice to be a wizard also!
@ Sherry – LOL, all fun for sure! 🙂
@ savvyprchick – thanks for visiting and thanks for your kind words!
31 October 2007 at 11:26 am
I was just remembering this from last year and this saves me going to look for it!
FOUR more congrats!
31 October 2007 at 12:19 pm
No way! How did that picture happen. I am always amazed when I come to your site. Thanks!
31 October 2007 at 2:23 pm
@ marg – thanks and is turning out to be a great year for sure!
@ trixie – I must admit that it took me multiple tries last year but did finally get the shot!
31 October 2007 at 3:05 pm
🙂 🙂 🙂 🙂
31 October 2007 at 5:10 pm
This is a great photo Tom! Congrats on four more owls! And Happy Halloween! Do you get any trick-or-treaters where you are?
31 October 2007 at 7:36 pm
What a great picture! Beautiful eyes on the owl.
31 October 2007 at 9:50 pm
@ Grace – 🙂
@ Pam – thanks and my mother gets like 300 kids! It’s crazy!
@ NatureShutter – thanks and you might remember this from last year!
1 November 2007 at 7:19 am
What a cool image Tom, perfect for the season!
1 November 2007 at 9:34 pm
Cool photo!
1 November 2007 at 10:27 pm
See what I told you? Each photo is better than the one before! Great shot.
2 November 2007 at 12:02 am
@ Bernie – thanks!
@ larry – thanks
@ lostroses – Well, this is a picture that I also posted last year on Thanksgiving! So, I am just recycling the good pictures! LOL thanks!
2 November 2007 at 8:24 am
This photo is almost too perfect. I love it.
2 November 2007 at 1:56 pm
Oh my gosh! Tom! That’s a witch’s dream photo :0)
2 November 2007 at 8:56 pm
@ Bobbie – took many tries but was happy with this final shot!
@ Cathy – Sure was!
3 November 2007 at 2:09 am
That’s an awesome shot – perfect pose for that little guy. Nice idea and shot!
3 November 2007 at 11:19 am