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    Default Curious Owl

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    Lake Blue Cypress - 1d Mark IV, 28-135mm @ 56mm, hand held from boat, manual exposure, 1/1600, F5.6, ISO 500

    This Barred Owl actualy landed on my boat several times. One of those times there were 6 people in the boat. This particualr time, there were 3 of us in the boat and the Owl stayed on the boat for a good 10 minutes.
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    Maybe it wants to join BPN?????:eek::eek::eek: Very funny image. Very strange behavior as well.

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    Jim, must have been the same owl, as he was probably looking for his 6 foot 6 target!!

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    Terrific shot, Jim. I'm sure it hasn't escaped you that this is a great ad for ThinkTank.

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    Jim, you can bring him home next time. And looks like he likes your thinktank.

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    Yea Clemens, I totally agree!

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    No...I think he is looking for the canadian girl to put him in her suitcase and take him home!!...

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    Puts a whole new meaning to 'bagging an Owl'.

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    Must be the mouse treats stashed on the boat

    Interesting behaviour for an owl!

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    lol, This is crazy Jim!
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    Wow!!! Talk about strange behaviour yet must have been a thrill to witness and you took advantage of a great situation. Well done.

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    If I hadn't had an owl experience with you I would not believe it. You truly offer an extraordinary experience on your boat. I kidded you that you secretly train your birds, but here is photographic evidence that supports that allegation.

    Thanks for sharing a grate image of YOUR owl.

    Best personal regards,

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    Luggage inspector. Nice one Jim.

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    If only our owls were so tame...Very nice owl and weird behaviour.

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    Thx for sharing Jim. This is awesome.

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