We had big plans for a pleasant Sunday drive yesterday, but the fog we’d expected to lift only got thicker as we went. Our target was the Sax-Zim bog, known among bird-watchers for its owl sightings, but as a retired truck-driver, I knew how dangerous fog can be, and I started to have second thoughts. That was the first strike against us.
We were carefully tip-toeing along when it came over the radio that there had been a terrible wreck about 20 miles ahead. Three young people were dead. That was the second strike, and yet we proceeded.
About a mile further we came upon a vehicle rolled over in the ditch. Fortunately, its occupants had already been rescued, but that was it–strike three! Okay, Universe, I get the hint.
We turned around right there and went home. I often go the extra mile for a good shot, but I also try to make sure it’s not my last. There would be no owls on this adventure.
–Photos by me
michaeljordahl 
Having a lot of fog here, too.
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Smart move, Michael.
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Thank you!!
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Good you turned back! We have had dense fog for weeks. It’s like pea soup this morning.
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It’s no good for photography!
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Nope.
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Wow! I am glad you didn’t end up be strike four!
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Thanks, Dwight! Me too.
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:>)
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Glad y’all are safe! We have two huge hoot owls here in my old oaks. I love hearing their hoots and guttural noises at night. Happy day!
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Owls are the hardest birds to find. I’ve taken a few of snowy owls, but the greys blend into the trees.
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wise move, Michael: there will be other times —
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good decision
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Sorry to read of the tragic accident. Smart of you to turn around.
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Well, it would have been smarter to stay home in the first place!
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Drive safe. Hope everyone was ok.
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You are a Wise Owl.
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