Jingle

I heard years ago that an owl can pick up a small dog and fly off with it, I take small dogs out and stay with them until potties are done. We have woods around us and I hear them at different times of the year hooting to others, had a couple fly over the house, we have a patio cover, I wouldn't want to tangle with them, talons are sharp as razors blades.
They are beautiful.

sandpat

That bird is really pretty! I've never seen one in person in the wild. Lucky you!

IBQUILTIN

Watch out for your cats and any small dogs

Ileen

That is so Cute, Thanks for Sharing.

leaha

oh wonderful just love owls!

B Jane

Cool pics!

wildyard

Yes, I worry about the cat because we have fox and coyote as well as the owls, eagles and hawks. As a rule, she only goes outside if I am out in the garden. She likes to play jungle out there. LOL. I don't let her out at night or leave her out overnight. And in the winter, she has NO interest in going out at all.
Our dog is big enough that she isn't in danger. LOL, I can barely pick her up. Especially when she doesn't want to move and does that dead weight limp thing.

snicktrain

Keep all small animals inside. Owls are beautiful but they eat small animals. One got my Snickers (he was a white cat) when I didn't know he was out. His first trip was his last. Be careful.

PieceandLuv

It is so exciting to see the wildlife.......we have many birds and animals around ........love just sitting and watching them.............

Rosyhf

How beautiful. I love owls. We have our own backyard visitor as well but I am always enthralled with it that I just stand and admire him.....