I think the reason I like owls so much is their complete disdain for the human race. They pretty much don’t care if we exist or not. I’ve seen a lot of owls, but not one of them has ever given the impression of being even slightly interested in our activities. Like any other natural wonder in the world, they make you humble and pretty much put you in your place.
When I noticed this big girl (gender is assumed on my part – she was huge) she was sleeping in my spruce tree.
As I got closer, she deigned to open her big yellow eyes and check me out.
Aaaand then one eyelid started to close again…
She was back in the land of nod and I was summarily dismissed.
Resisting the urge to bow and back away, I took way too many pictures of a sleeping great-horned owl and humbly went back into the house.
Wow..you lucky gal!
What a great yard bird!