I was away for the weekend in Riversdal and went walking next to the river on the look out for something to shoot. Up ahead was a hawk, but as I got closer it flew away. I had this feeling that there was something behind me and as I looked around I found this Spotted Eagle Owl sitting in the tree next to me.
The Owl was taking a nap and I started walking closer and closer. As the owl became aware of my presence his eyes grew big and he watched my every move. I kept walking closer. The owl remained sitting in the tree and made no indication of flying away. I was getting so close that I thought I was going to touch it until the dog on the farm came running through the tall grass and scared the owl away.
