High Rise Owls

I think this is an environmental shot with a difference. I don’t post it for its artistic merit, it has none but, it does show I feel the ingenuity of nature. No sooner had these monster stacks of bailed straw been set up 4 or five years ago than little owls found a use for them as winter and summer roosts. There is one bird bottom left and one in the shadows, top right. The inserted bird is there as a clue! I love the thought of these little birds tucked up warm throughout this last winter. Any day that the sun shines they can be seen at their front door soaking up what warmth there is. I understand from the local barn owl man that some of the stacks ells where do have barn owls in residence and that they are using them as high rise nest boxes. The straw is destined for power stations and the contractor has been advised of any nesting owls. Last year he did leave moving such stacks until the autumn.

Bob.

Fascinating stuff, thanks.

Tim

Nice story Bob

good to see them making hay while the sun shines

Super composition and a lovely image.

very clever

Very very nice image and narrative.

T

Hi Bob, this is great and thanks for the info.

Excellent shot and story Bob.

Bertl

Excellent shot and story Bob. Glad to hear that they are doing well there.

C.

Good read Bob and nice to keep people in the know.
Kestrel is another bird that will take advantage of Straw Bales.
I always check out any haystacks as I go by just incase there is a resident bird on duty.

Major

Hi Bob,

An interesting image and always a bonus to hear the story behind the image.

Interesting and very well composed image with a nice story.

Great story and agree with the others: nice composition to top it all off!
Rene de Heer

Great story Bob.

Thanks for sharing it with us.

Austin

Interesting story and an images to illustrate it.. nicely done.

Brett