The Foote Reservoirs
Millard County, Utah

The Foote Reservoirs are located in Western Millard County about 12 miles east of the Warm Creek Ranch. The area consists of several springs and ponds containing Blue Gill, Bass and Carp. We've camped beside the main pond near the road several times on trips to this area. The site provides cool shade and soft grassy meadows for sleeping. On one such trip, we shared our campground with the owl pictured above.

Access to the edge of the water was made difficult by the trees, algae and other growth.

This owl introduced herself to us while we were fishing in the pond. Walking back to our camp, she was standing in the middle of the trail. It seemed to us that an encounter with a large owl would be one to avoid. So we stopped to discuss how best to pass her without being gored by her two-inch razor-sharp talons. It took the courage of David, our guest from Florida, to walk past her while the rest of us looked on in fear.

It turned out that she was in the trail enjoying some fish innards that had been left on the ground. She seemed content with her treat and did not present a threat to us.

During our meal, we observed her lurking about the parameters of our camp site. Everyone returned to the pond after dinner except me and my eight year-old son. Instead, Will and I decided to take a walk. To our delight, the owl followed close behind, perching on nearby fence posts.

After a restful night of light rain and cool temperatures, we awoke to the owl atop our tents. (The red eye is due to the flash on the camera).

When Ryan opened the door to his tent, she immediately flew over to say good morning to him.

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