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Driving back from the local canal with my dog, I saw something unusual sat upon some saplings that haven't long been planted. It made me stop, as I usually see crows etc perched on them but it definately wasn't a crow haha! I zoomed in and I saw this amazing creature sat there. Ended up watching it for around 25 minutes hunting and diving. I was made up :)

 

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well young dave,youve had some cracking pics on here but that first one is most definately up there with the best,brilliant

 

i see a barn owl nearly every night when im out with the little dog,great watching them hunt and totally silent,owls are truly magnificent birds

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Fantastic pictures, we sometimes get them visiting our fen. Saw one about 6 weeks ago, it was on the dyke bank about 50 yards in front of me whilst walking the dogs. As I walked towards it it kept lifting and moving along a bit then settling again. It eventually disappeared over a hedge into the next field.

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Great set of images again Dave.

Will you be attending the Camera Show @ the NEC starting 19th March.

GG :good:

Thank you GG:)

 

Unfortunately I have no plans to attend the show this year no.

 

I've received promotional emails about it, but with uni work recently I've not really thought about it. Maybe next year 👍

 

Are you thinking of going?

 

Regards,

 

Dave

 

 

 

 

 

Thank you all for viewing and commenting :)

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Hi Dave

 

Yes I will be attending, I normally take the Step Dad and my eldest daughter.

 

I will treat you to a ticket next year and you can crash out at my house, so note it in your diary for 2017.

 

It's a good day to view all the latest gear and listen to the Pro's.

 

Oh and you will have to bring your camera. ;)

 

GG

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Driving back from the local canal with my dog, I saw something unusual sat upon some saplings that haven't long been planted. It made me stop, as I usually see crows etc perched on them but it definately wasn't a crow haha! I zoomed in and I saw this amazing creature sat there. Ended up watching it for around 25 minutes hunting and diving. I was made up :)

 

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cracking pictures mate

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