Cheeky Barn Owl.

[sapelesam]

When I converted my loft into an office we put an owl hole and nest box into the space above.
It's been there three years now and I check it at the end of the breeding season, so far no owls.
Tonight I had my celestial telescope stuck out of my window and after coming back from the loo, a barn owl was sitting on the end of the telescope with a field mouse in it's mouth. I sat at my desk, less than six feet from the owl and it just sat there looking at me. Eventually it flew away. I went outside and saw an owl fly out of our nest box. Success at last. I may try and put a camera in the box later in the year.

[ummmm]

That's pretty cool.

[gness]

Bliss, Sam.....I'd say how lucky...but your efforts made the luck...xx

[Mamyalynne]

Close encounters with nature are wonderful, well done.

[sapelesam]

I was surprised that an owl would bring food back to the nest to eat it.
Any chicks should be long gone by now.

[hereIam]

How lovely.

[melv16]

One of lifes affirming moments when you see wildlife so close up. You may feel differently if they use the nest hole...they make one hell of a racket.