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p.1 #1 · It 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




  ILCE-7M5    500mm F5.6 DG DN OS | Sports 024 lens    500mm    f/5.6    1/1000s    12800 ISO    +0.3 EV  






  iPhone 14    iPhone 14 back dual wide camera 5.7mm f/1.5 lens    6mm    f/1.5    1/2252s    50 ISO    0.0 EV  






  ILCE-7M5    500mm F5.6 DG DN OS | Sports 024 lens    500mm    f/5.6    1/1000s    2000 ISO    -0.3 EV  






  ILCE-7M5    500mm F5.6 DG DN OS | Sports 024 lens    500mm    f/5.6    1/1000s    1600 ISO    -0.3 EV  






  ILCE-7M5    500mm F5.6 DG DN OS | Sports 024 lens    500mm    f/5.6    1/1000s    2500 ISO    -0.3 EV  






  ILCE-7RM5    500mm F5.6 DG DN OS | Sports 024 lens    500mm    f/5.6    1/500s    2500 ISO    +0.3 EV  




Jul 24, 2026 at 05:13 PM
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p.1 #2 · It all began by telling one person.....


Beautiful shots Bob ! No one can keep a secret ! 🤐

Birdie



Jul 24, 2026 at 05:16 PM
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p.1 #3 · It all began by telling one person.....


Thanks Birdie, no kidding!


Jul 24, 2026 at 05:19 PM
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p.1 #4 · It all began by telling one person.....


Great subject and great images. Happens anytime someone reports something good.

John



Jul 24, 2026 at 05:55 PM
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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



Jul 24, 2026 at 08:17 PM
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p.1 #6 · It all began by telling one person.....


Great shots Bob, it only takes one small word and the rush is on,


Jul 24, 2026 at 08:23 PM
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p.1 #7 · It all began by telling one person.....


Looks like the same place: https://bcgforums.com/threads/avian-photography-enthusiasts.56966/


Jul 24, 2026 at 09:09 PM
 


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p.1 #8 · It 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/


You’re right it is the same place, I was probably in that video somewhere!



Jul 24, 2026 at 10:18 PM
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p.1 #9 · It all began by telling one person.....


Never reveal the exact location until six months after you photograph the subject.


Jul 24, 2026 at 11:13 PM
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p.1 #10 · It all began by telling one person.....


Bob,
Great set and captured, nicely done. Good advice from Tony
Chris S



Jul 25, 2026 at 10:55 AM
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p.1 #11 · It all began by telling one person.....


Thanks, I agree!


Jul 25, 2026 at 12:02 PM
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p.1 #12 · It all began by telling one person.....


Nice set!! I recognize that location but I'm not going anywhere near that.

Jon

Edited on Jul 25, 2026 at 03:17 PM · View previous versions



Jul 25, 2026 at 01:16 PM
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p.1 #13 · It all began by telling one person.....


Thanks Jon


Jul 25, 2026 at 01:47 PM







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