short eared owl – Page 4 – Feathered Photography

Portraits Of A Short-eared Owl

Some up close and personal looks at a very handsome bird.

Short-eared Owl With Prey In Flight

Taking a mulligan.

It’s Greek To Me

Just another slightly quirky event in the life of a bird photographer.

A Classy Short-eared Owl

For me this photo is just different enough to stand out in a good way.

A Vulnerable Short-eared Owl Fledgling

Sometimes there are no easy choices when you find a vulnerable bird in a potentially dangerous situation.

Short-eared Owl Hunting From The Ground

The owl knew there was a vole nearby but he was having a devil of a time locating it.

Male Short-eared Owl In Flight With Rodent Prey

A chubby owl carrying a chubby vole to the nest.

Short-eared Owl Looking Every Which Way For Prey

Plus some devastating news about the Bighorn Sheep herd on Antelope Island.

A One-winged, One-legged Short-eared Owl?

In flight, no less.

Brood Patch Of A Female Short-eared Owl In Flight

I feel extremely fortunate to have taken several photos of a female Short-eared Owl in flight that clearly show her brood patch.

“Ornithology: Foundation, Analysis And Application” – A Mini Review

There’s a fantastic and brand new resource out there for serious students of birds from John Hopkins University Press and it contains three of my bird photographs so I hope you’ll allow me a little horn tootin’ today. Let’s have a closer look at this massive new book.