Owls – Page 17 – Feathered Photography

Short-eared Owl Takeoff And Flight – A Six Image Series

It isn’t often that I can stay locked on to a bird in flight for this many images after takeoff.

Idaho Short-eared Owl

Technically this is an Idaho owl but I found it yesterday morning only about a mile from the Montana border.

Short-eared Owl Fledglings Galore!

I’ve said before that this has been a banner year for breeding Short-eared Owls in northern Utah. Here’s more proof.

Burrowing Owl Takeoff (and my first fledglings of the year)

I’ve been watching for Burrowing Owl chicks in northern Utah for a couple of weeks with no luck until yesterday morning.

Short-eared Owl Takeoff In My Direction

One of the many variables one must deal with when photographing birds at takeoff is direction of flight.

Fledgling Short-eared Owl

I’ve never had such a good look at a fledgling Short-eared Owl as I did yesterday morning. At this stage they look quite different from the adults.

Two Creative Hunting Techniques From an Owl And A Hawk

Raptors can be quite innovative in their hunting techniques.

Short-eared Owl Throwing Up A Pellet

Yesterday morning in northern Utah this Short-eared Owl had a surprise waiting for me and it came at an unexpected moment.

Burrowing Owl – At Takeoff And In Flight…

with an optical illusion thrown in for good measure.

A Harrier, A Warbler And An Owl From Yesterday

Today I thought I’d post a little variety from yesterday in Box Elder County, Utah.

Short-eared Owl On An Old Wooden Fence Post

This owl, like the others, was hunting from fence posts instead of on the wing.

A Close-up Look At The Endearing Face Of A Wild Short-eared Owl

Being this close to a wild owl inspired in me a feeling of deep and solemn respect.

A Short-eared Owl Intent On Prey

The intensity of the focus of Short-eared Owls on prey seems to be amplified by their large, brightly colored eyes.

Rustic Scenes Of A Short-eared Owl In Cool Light

Generally I prefer warm light on my subjects but you don’t have that option when it’s cloudy and occasionally I like the results anyway.

Some Good News For Burrowing Owls

Some very good people are helping Burrowing Owls return to British Columbia, Canada and some of my images will play a small part in that effort.

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