I simply can’t resist posting a couple of more images of juvenile Burrowing Owls that were taken last week.
1/1600, f/5.6, ISO 500, 500 f/4, 1.4 tc
It may look like this bird has lost its balance on the sage and is trying to regain it but I believe it was simply exercising its wings. It flapped and fluttered for quite a while – long enough for me to get several dozen images of the action (I saved 18 of them).
1/2000, f/5.6, ISO 500, 500 f/4, 1.4 tc
I do wish there’d been a bit more light though. The sun ducked behind a cloud just as just as this youngster started flapping. Should’a heard Mia cussing that cloud! As per usual, I kept my cool and just went with the flow. 🙂
Actually, we’ve both been known to cuss clouds on occasion but I’m much better at it than she is. She just doesn’t have my enthusiasm. Or originality…
Ron
Fantastic photos!!!
Thank you Nicky.
I’m not sure how anyone could resist posting these. So lovely and, oh, the eyes.
Well, I certainly couldn’t resist…. Thanks Ingrid.
BEAUTIFUL images… I adore burrowing owls, and I wish they were more protected in our area. Those eyes are stunning.
Agreed Christina – their eyes are really something. Thank you.
Stunning images again, Ron.
Thanks very much Bob.