It all began by telling one person.....
p.1 #1It all began by telling one person.....
A few weeks ago I was driving near a local wildlife sanctuary and spotted a barn owl on the fence by the road. (first pic). I told one person about it and now it's become a mob scene (second pic), with about 100 cars there each morning!
Fortunately there's a fenced area so the birds (two adults and two juvies) are unharmed and hunting each day.
I heard this morning that one of the juvies was taken by a coyote although I have not confirmed it.
These are a few of the many shots I've taken over this time, I hope you enjoy them!
Thanks for looking,
Bob
Fortunately there's a fenced area so the birds (two adults and two juvies) are unharmed and hunting each day.
I heard this morning that one of the juvies was taken by a coyote although I have not confirmed it.
These are a few of the many shots I've taken over this time, I hope you enjoy them!
Thanks for looking,
Bob
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Jul 24, 2026 at 04:13 PM
p.1 #2It all began by telling one person.....
Beautiful shots Bob ! No one can keep a secret ! 🤐
Birdie
Birdie
Jul 24, 2026 at 04:16 PM
p.1 #4It all began by telling one person.....
Great subject and great images. Happens anytime someone reports something good.
John
John
Jul 24, 2026 at 04:55 PM
p.1 #5It all began by telling one person.....
Wonderful documented Bob. Your next to the last is my pick.
It was starting to get busy at the GHO nest I was following this spring and then one person found a tick on themself. That was the fix. Never more than a dozen photographers at a time. You don't need a real tick, just tell one person :-}
Morris
It was starting to get busy at the GHO nest I was following this spring and then one person found a tick on themself. That was the fix. Never more than a dozen photographers at a time. You don't need a real tick, just tell one person :-}
Morris
Jul 24, 2026 at 07:17 PM
p.1 #6It all began by telling one person.....
Great shots Bob, it only takes one small word and the rush is on,
Jul 24, 2026 at 07:23 PM
p.1 #7It all began by telling one person.....
Looks like the same place: https://bcgforums.com/threads/avian-photography-enthusiasts.56966/
Jul 24, 2026 at 08:09 PM
p.1 #8It all began by telling one person.....
johnohio wrote:
Great subject and great images. Happens anytime someone reports something good.
John
Certainly did this time! Thanks for the comments
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morris wrote:
Wonderful documented Bob. Your next to the last is my pick.
It was starting to get busy at the GHO nest I was following this spring and then one person found a tick on themself. That was the fix. Never more than a dozen photographers at a time. You don't need a real tick, just tell one person :-}
Morris
Hmm, maybe that would work!
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louie champan wrote:
Great shots Bob, it only takes one small word and the rush is on,
Yup, amazing how geometric increase works!
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dclark wrote:
Looks like the same place: https://bcgforums.com/threads/avian-photography-enthusiasts.56966/
Youâre right it is the same place, I was probably in that video somewhere!
Great subject and great images. Happens anytime someone reports something good.
John
Certainly did this time! Thanks for the comments
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morris wrote:
Wonderful documented Bob. Your next to the last is my pick.
It was starting to get busy at the GHO nest I was following this spring and then one person found a tick on themself. That was the fix. Never more than a dozen photographers at a time. You don't need a real tick, just tell one person :-}
Morris
Hmm, maybe that would work!
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louie champan wrote:
Great shots Bob, it only takes one small word and the rush is on,
Yup, amazing how geometric increase works!
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dclark wrote:
Looks like the same place: https://bcgforums.com/threads/avian-photography-enthusiasts.56966/
Youâre right it is the same place, I was probably in that video somewhere!
Jul 24, 2026 at 09:18 PM
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p.1 #9It all began by telling one person.....
Never reveal the exact location until six months after you photograph the subject. 
Jul 24, 2026 at 10:13 PM
p.1 #10It all began by telling one person.....
Bob,
Great set and captured, nicely done. Good advice from Tony
Chris S
Great set and captured, nicely done. Good advice from Tony
Chris S
Jul 25, 2026 at 09:55 AM
p.1 #12It all began by telling one person.....
Nice set!! I recognize that location but I'm not going anywhere near that.
Jon
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Jon
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Jul 25, 2026 at 12:16 PM
p.1 #14It all began by telling one person.....
so, that's why a lot of photographers are secretive of where they found their subjects!
Douglas
Douglas
Jul 26, 2026 at 06:46 AM
p.1 #15It all began by telling one person.....
from the Audubon's Guide of Ethical Bird Photography:
"before sharing locations of specific birds with other photographers, videographers, or birders, think carefully about potential impacts to the birds or their habitats, both individual and cumulative."
"before sharing locations of specific birds with other photographers, videographers, or birders, think carefully about potential impacts to the birds or their habitats, both individual and cumulative."
Jul 26, 2026 at 06:54 AM