
Well, owl be darned. Look hoo’s here. If it isn’t Einstein….

And he’s brought the whole hootin’ family. See them both in that tree?It’s not even completely daylight yet but he’s probably promised the junior professor some fresh squirrel for breakfast. Well, I’ve been told I’m a bit “fresh” but owl be darned if I’m going to be their breakfast.

These guys are sneaky. To be honest, they have me shaking in my boots. But I’m going to make a quick getaway into this woodpile. As if I give a hoot what they eat for breakfast … as long as it isn’t me, that is.

I’ll just scold them while you watch these videos. The little birds are a bit upset too this morning. No wonder! If you think the pictures are a bit shaky, that’s probably from my boots as I shiver until Einstein and the junior professor go away. Excuse me while I yell at them. “Why don’t you two professors go do something useful and go kill a rat?”
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August 29, 2020 at 9:14 am
That didn’t bode well for Lincoln, but I’m glad he got away into hiding.
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August 29, 2020 at 9:25 am
I was quite worried about him, but so far he’s okay. I wonder how many of his babies are still alive.
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August 29, 2020 at 9:36 am
Wow. That upset bird whistle/squawk says it all. Glad that Lincoln has lots of good places to take cover.
Do you have apples on the side of the tree? I’m thinking the owls aren’t interested in those!
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August 29, 2020 at 9:59 am
No, our fruit trees are on the other side of the yard. I think what you see is probably the red of the maple leaves starting to turn. The owls were interested in Lincoln because he has been stashing filberts just below the tree they were sitting in.
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August 29, 2020 at 9:46 am
Great photos of Lincoln, Anneli! The owl is such a beautiful bird. 🥰
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August 29, 2020 at 9:46 am
Great photos of Lincoln, Anneli! The owl is such a beautiful bird. 🥰
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August 29, 2020 at 10:00 am
Yes, I love seeing owls, but I was torn between taking pictures of the owls and chasing them away for Lincoln’s sake.
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August 29, 2020 at 12:04 pm
It seems all worked out OK, I hope you don’t have to chase the owl away.
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August 29, 2020 at 12:35 pm
Would hate to have to do that.
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August 29, 2020 at 10:12 am
Wow. Great pictures, Anneli. Lincoln better be careful. We hear owls all the time but rarely do we see them so close. Love it.
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August 29, 2020 at 10:39 am
These guys are getting brazen. Run for your life Lincoln!
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August 29, 2020 at 10:40 am
They sure are! I can’t believe how close both of them are. They have squirrels in their sights. 🙂
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August 29, 2020 at 11:23 am
Poor Lincoln! Maybe you need to invite him into your attic!
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August 29, 2020 at 11:37 am
Ha ha ha! You’re too funny, Jill. Still laughing.
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August 29, 2020 at 12:04 pm
Fantastic videos- and pictures! Owls are beautiful birds but so are the squirrels. I hope the squirrels are smart and hold off stashing food for the winter till the owls are getting bored in your yard!
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August 29, 2020 at 12:39 pm
I found myself looking out the window many times, hoping they would not make it too obvious what they’re doing and where they are working. I love the owls too but I’d be upset if I saw one killing Lincoln.
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August 29, 2020 at 12:12 pm
I can’t believe you have an owl in your backyard. One more reason to drop in for a visit.
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August 29, 2020 at 12:37 pm
Please come! And this time two owls came at once. I was glad they weren’t the giant owls you have in your books, but they were big enough.
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August 30, 2020 at 7:56 am
They’re still arresting though, aren’t they!
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August 30, 2020 at 9:07 am
They really are. I just love seeing them, but I wish they were vegetarians.
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August 29, 2020 at 1:30 pm
Wow, those are such amazing photos. The videos are great as well. I hope Lincoln stays undercover until they leave.
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August 29, 2020 at 2:11 pm
I was too amped up to hold the camera still and then I was afraid for Lincoln, but it was a big thrill to see the two owls.
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August 29, 2020 at 1:59 pm
Owls are so cool, but I sure hope Lincoln stays safe.
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August 29, 2020 at 2:12 pm
Yeah, I was torn between “happy” and “terrified for Lincoln.”
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August 30, 2020 at 6:30 am
Oh – awesome! Hopefully Lincoln has learned all the squirrel lore about keeping away from them.
But what a stunning sight!
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August 30, 2020 at 12:46 pm
Amazing!! I’m glad Lincoln is safe, but YOU’RE SO LUCKY! TWO OWLS!!!!
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August 30, 2020 at 2:23 pm
If only it had been a tad lighter (it was VERY early in the morning) and my hands hadn’t been shaking so much. It was so exciting to see these guys and then worry about poor Lincoln. This called for cool Ms. Zannyro and her photo savvy to get a better picture.
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August 30, 2020 at 6:41 pm
awww…the photos were wonderful! Thank you for the compliment though. 🙂
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September 1, 2020 at 2:51 pm
Great photos of Lincoln and also the owl. They are hard to get.
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September 1, 2020 at 2:58 pm
Yes, they are, Jennie. It’s only very seldom that I see an owl in the daytime (or close to daytime). I hear them at night, but don’t often see them.
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September 1, 2020 at 7:08 pm
I have only seen one in the daytime, at dusk. I wish I’d had my camera. He was watching me intently. I felt lucky to be there and see an owl.
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September 1, 2020 at 8:15 pm
If I were still teaching I’d have to bring my pictures to school and read “Owl Moon” to the kids.
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September 2, 2020 at 3:39 am
Yes!! One of my favorite books. 😀
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September 2, 2020 at 9:12 am
I meant to ask how your first day of school went.
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September 2, 2020 at 2:40 pm
This week is teachers only, and I am a deer in headlights. There are so many changes that have to take place due to Covid- it is a bit overwhelming. Two more days to get everything ironed out. 🙏 Thanks for asking, Anneli. Stay tuned!
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September 2, 2020 at 3:14 pm
Nice to have the time to get ready, and I’m sure this year it will be very different. But you’ll get it all together. Two weeks from now you’ll wonder why you ever lost sleep over it.
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September 2, 2020 at 3:33 pm
Well said, Anneli. And, thank you! 🙂
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September 1, 2020 at 4:56 pm
Handsome owl. Everyone has to eat but I hope Lincoln continues to elude it!
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