Gold/White owl

Sappa

Hi folks,
I have just seen my first owl,I was walking the dog at around 10:20pm Co.Galway and it flew very slowly about 20feet in front of us possibly 15ft above the ground.
It flew behind a neighbours field,looked like a young owl but had such a majestic flight.
Delighted to see it but I am curious to know what type they are,hopefully one of yee knowledgeable folk will know.
Thanks

trebor28

barn owl probably

http://www.google.ie/search?q=barn+owl&hl=en&safe=off&prmd=imvns&tbm=isch&tbo=u&source=univ&sa=X&ei=0HrOT9f9BsHLhAec6JWrDA&ved=0CGYQsAQ&biw=1280&bih=562&sei=2nrOT6GvJ4bDhAeb18ifDA

shawnee

Sappa wrote: »

Hi folks,
I have just seen my first owl,I was walking the dog at around 10:20pm Co.Galway and it flew very slowly about 20feet in front of us possibly 15ft above the ground.
It flew behind a neighbours field,looked like a young owl but had such a majestic flight.
Delighted to see it but I am curious to know what type they are,hopefully one of yee knowledgeable folk will know.
Thanks

Yeah , exciting bird and wonderful to see them. Have seen the occasional one while driving but they disappear very quickly