Clouds, clouds, clouds

[beckycochrane]

We have too many clouds tonight for me to see the supermoon, or perigee-syzygy. I've enjoyed reading the lunatic* speculations that abound online about two things that happen every month, just not always on the same night.

ETA: Flickr group right here if you'd like to see more than 3700 supermoon shots from around the world

Comments

[mary919]

OH! I'm so jealous. He's beautiful.

[beckycochrane]

He is--and such a little guy, too. I have about six photos of him so far.

[davidpnyc]

Incredible shot, Becky!

[beckycochrane]

Thanks, David. =)

[marikanola]

no difference? oh becks, you are living in the wrong hood, or maybe the right one! I love the pic ... but please tell the doggies to be careful, although imagine the emo poetry that could come out of that

[beckycochrane]

I'm not sure what "no difference" refers to, since I didn't use those words in my post.

I think my owl is an elf owl (height maybe about six inches). Elf owls eat moths, crickets, centipedes, and beetles. I don't know if he'll even eat a rat, much less threaten a dog. He certainly didn't bother that rat that went into the pine tree with him the other night.

[marikanola]

I must have misread your entry I thought you said that there was no difference with the moon. Sorry ...

[beckycochrane]

No. I said the two events happen every month. There's always a time during the month when the moon is closer to the earth, and there's always a monthly full moon. But only occasionally do those two coincide. This month is one of those times. I love moon stuff like this, or when we have a full moon lunar eclipse, because I have a crush on the moon. I do share a name with a moon goddess!

I don't, however, believe that these events are harbingers of doom and destruction, and I find it sad when people use them to exploit other people's fears.

[jeffpalmatier]

Oh, wow! Owls are so beautiful. I still haven't actually seen one out in the wild.

[beckycochrane]

A really large one swooped down one night when I lived in the suburbs and was outside with one of my dachshunds. I've heard the large owls will attack small dogs--more like little chihuahuas, though. That owl took a look at Stevie, who was about twelve pounds, then flew off. Scared the crap out of me!

This owl is tiny, maybe only six inches tall. I've been looking at owls online, and I think this is an elf owl, who's an insect eater. He's awfully cute.

[markgharris]

I'm applauding your use of lunatic, Miss Owl Photographer. : )

[beckycochrane]

Much like the owl--rare sightings of this mostly nocturnal creature.

[beckycochrane]

Thanks!