One warm summer evening as my wife and I traveled a lonely country road, we came upon an somewhat small owl sitting in the middle of the lane we were traveling in. I slowed, figuring it would soon take off. It didn’t, instead choosing to stay right there. I came to a stop about ten feet away and turned off my headlights, leaving my pa…
One warm summer evening as my wife and I traveled a lonely country road, we came upon an somewhat small owl sitting in the middle of the lane we were traveling in. I slowed, figuring it would soon take off. It didn’t, instead choosing to stay right there. I came to a stop about ten feet away and turned off my headlights, leaving my parking lights on. After watching the owl for a few minutes, I got out and approached this unique creature; it did not move and I walked right up to it and sat down next to it. I spoke to it softly, then reached out and began to stroke its incredibly soft neck. This went on for several minutes, and I became concerned for the owl, thinking perhaps it was ill. Eventually I made a soft clicking sound, and with that the owl spread its wings and flew off into the darkness. It was one of the most wonderful experiences of my life. That encounter with such a beautiful creature left me feeling blessed.
One warm summer evening as my wife and I traveled a lonely country road, we came upon an somewhat small owl sitting in the middle of the lane we were traveling in. I slowed, figuring it would soon take off. It didn’t, instead choosing to stay right there. I came to a stop about ten feet away and turned off my headlights, leaving my parking lights on. After watching the owl for a few minutes, I got out and approached this unique creature; it did not move and I walked right up to it and sat down next to it. I spoke to it softly, then reached out and began to stroke its incredibly soft neck. This went on for several minutes, and I became concerned for the owl, thinking perhaps it was ill. Eventually I made a soft clicking sound, and with that the owl spread its wings and flew off into the darkness. It was one of the most wonderful experiences of my life. That encounter with such a beautiful creature left me feeling blessed.
Hello Stephen, Thanks for sharing that amazing story. I am always trying to get close to birds, but I rarely get to be that close.