A New Year’s Lesson From A Barn Owl
Before we can photograph owls we have to find them and this wise ol’ Barn Owl taught me a valuable lesson in that regard.
Category: Owls
A Christmas Morning Tradition
Juvenile Burrowing Owls – The Clowns Of The Bird World
The Longest Great Horned Owl Ear Tufts I’ve Seen
Occasionally physical variations in birds cause me to do a double-take. That’s exactly what happened yesterday morning with a Great Horned Owl in Box Elder County and in this case it was because of the length of its ear tufts (“horns”).
The Best News I’ve Heard About A Nature Photo Contest In Years…
Northern Pygmy Owl With (big) Prey
When you’re this small it takes guts to take on prey heavier than yourself but intestinal fortitude is this owl’s long suite.
A Couple Of Interesting Barn Owl Images
Each of these photos has something just a little bit different about it, at least in my collection of Barn Owl images.
Ground Hunting Short-eared Owl (nine image series)
Short-eared Owl – A Matter Of Breaking Another “Rule”
Plus another example proving beyond doubt that Utah state government has lost its collective mind!
Perhaps The Darkest Short-eared Owl I’ve Ever Photographed
And temporarily (at least) discarding one of my own “rules” about what I like and don’t like in my photographs.
Barn Owl Landing Series
This is the only time I’ve ever been able to capture a series of photos of a Barn Owl during the landing process.
Short-eared Owl With An Unusual Eye I Can’t Explain
Finally, I’m Out Of Here!
It’s been a long time coming this year but today I’m finally getting out of some of this oppressive heat and headed for the faraway mountains of Montana and Idaho.
The Burrowing Owl And The Meadowlark
This Western Meadowlark was decidedly unhappy with the presence of a hunting owl in its territory.
Burrowing Owl Feeding Frenzy
I can’t imagine how frenzied these poor parents are as they try to keep this many chicks fed, fat and happy.