Last weekend I took Bean and Kiddo to the Winchester Apple Blossom Festival during Sunday in the Park. They had a massive amount of craft vendors there and you could find just about anything you could possibly want there. They hade handmade jewelry, candles (my favorite), wind chimes, quilts, picture frames, and country and prim collectibles (also my favorite) and so much more. There were also find a TON of food vendors there as well.    They had the usual hot dogs and hamburgers, and french fries, etc., but, if you are a food-a-holic like me, you could get the "good eats" stuff like gyros, Philly steak and cheese subs, sausage and peppers, BBQ pork sandwiches........and the list goes on forever.  I think I gained 15 pounds just by smelling the food alone!     YUMMMMM!!!   Hey, wait, don't tell Goose that, I'm doing Weight Watchers!

After we had finished our shopping and on our way out, (actually, we didn't buy one thing...amazing huh?) I saw a sign for a local rescue center and wanted to stop and see what animals they had with them. WOW, were we suprised to see a woman, standing by the fence holding an owl. He was absolutely STUNNING! I just stood there for the longest time just looking at him. How awesome to see this gorgeous creature that God created, sitting quietly and calmly on the arm of his keeper. It took everything in me not to run up to the railing and pet it. (That would NOT have been a smart move!) We are talking about a bird of prey here! What was I thinking? lol

So, being the "lover of pictures" that I am, I took this rare opportunity to take a couple of shots of this owl. However, in my rush to get the "perfect" picture, I neglected to ask the name of not only the rescue center, but of the species of owl as well.  So, I have been looking on-line (when my internet guy in my computer decides he likes me) trying to find the exact name of this particular owl. However, it seems that it will take me some time since there are approximately 217 different species to date. When I do find out this information, I will update this post and let you know what I have found.

Blessings~
Laura

Perhaps some of you may already know what species this is.  If you do, would you be so kind as to pass that info along?  THANK YOU!