Rock Eagle Owl is large horned owl seen in Gujarat and
India. We always observed its records from Surendranagar. That place is known
as ‘Owl-place’. In September 2017, I got the chance to visit Surendranagar for
personal reason. There I had meeting with Mr. Nirav Bhatt. He is well known
birder from Surendranagar. He is known for his love for birds, particular raptors.
I have communicate with him about my visit and asking him for a meeting if he
is free. He is a busy person but finally we arrange to meet each other and went
for birding. We went to ‘Owl-place’. After
searching a lot, Niravbhai spotted the bird. He called me, suggesting to come unhurriedly
to see the bird. As it was very shy it may run away from the place or it may
disturbed and change place.
Next day morning I visited the same place and find
it seating on ground graciously taking sunbath. After some time bird saw me, rather
than fly away it was trying to hide in grass …! It was like saying me ok I am Invisible
now…!
Surendranagar, Gujarat, India
16 September 2017
