The New ABA Bird Of The Year – The Burrowing Owl
As of two days ago the Burrowing Owl is the American Birding Association’s Bird of the Year for 2022. (5 photos)
Category: Owls
The One Disadvantage Of Photographing Birds In Early Morning
A Lesson In Behavior From A Great Horned Owl
Because birds are so fast, familiarity with their behaviors is a valuable tool for anticipating interesting photographable moments.
A Female Short-eared Owl Up Close In Thick Fog
Getting quality photos of a bird in thick fog is tricky but under the right conditions it can be done.
A Short Flight Series Of A Molting Barn Owl
A Burrowing Owl And An Ocular Mystery
Three Barn Owls In Flight (actually four)
And a demonstration of why it’s so aggravatingly difficult to get light in the eyes (catch lights) of Barn Owls.
Barn Owl Being Chased By His Shadow
But a different composition of the same photo drastically changes the viewer’s perception.
Great Horned Owl In The Marsh
A Plea For Respect For Burrowing Owls
Please, lets all of us give Burrowing Owls the space and respect they need and deserve
Burrowing Owl On Three Different Perches And Then Taking Off
For reasons that should be obvious I call this guy Bloody Bill. When you think about it the name works two ways.
A Couple Of Short-eared Owls With Two Versions Of Each Photo
Barn Owl In Flight
Great Horned Owls And Bittersweet Memories
I have a huge soft spot for owls and old wood but these photos carry some bittersweet baggage.
Young Burrowing Owl Siblings Doing Their ‘Cute’ Thing
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The One Disadvantage Of Photographing Birds In Early Morning
A Lesson In Behavior From A Great Horned Owl
Because birds are so fast, familiarity with their behaviors is a valuable tool for anticipating interesting photographable moments.
A Female Short-eared Owl Up Close In Thick Fog
Getting quality photos of a bird in thick fog is tricky but under the right conditions it can be done.
A Short Flight Series Of A Molting Barn Owl
A Burrowing Owl And An Ocular Mystery
Three Barn Owls In Flight (actually four)
And a demonstration of why it’s so aggravatingly difficult to get light in the eyes (catch lights) of Barn Owls.
Barn Owl Being Chased By His Shadow
But a different composition of the same photo drastically changes the viewer’s perception.
Great Horned Owl In The Marsh
A Plea For Respect For Burrowing Owls
Please, lets all of us give Burrowing Owls the space and respect they need and deserve
Burrowing Owl On Three Different Perches And Then Taking Off
For reasons that should be obvious I call this guy Bloody Bill. When you think about it the name works two ways.
A Couple Of Short-eared Owls With Two Versions Of Each Photo
Barn Owl In Flight
Great Horned Owls And Bittersweet Memories
I have a huge soft spot for owls and old wood but these photos carry some bittersweet baggage.
