Owls – Page 11 – Feathered Photography

Nine Recent Birds, Nine Different Species

Today’s post is an avian potpourri.

Favorite Raptor Perches

Raptors in particular are known for repeatedly using the same perch, sometimes over a period of years. And sometimes they’re used by more than one raptor species so it behooves the bird photographer to check them out regularly. If raptors like’m, I like’m – even when they’re less than photogenic.

Monotone Short-eared Owl – But Oh Those Yellow Eyes!

This is far from a typical image from me and to be honest I almost deleted it before I looked at it more carefully.

Probable Male Short-eared Owl In Flight

I saw a lot of Short-eared Owls yesterday morning but most of them were maddeningly uncooperative. This one was an exception.

Great Horned Owls On The Montana Farm 10 Years Ago Today

Ahhh, sweet memories. But melancholy ones too.

Burrowing Owl Wearing A Shocking Shade of Lipstick

It isn’t really lipstick of course but that’s exactly what I think of when I look at my photos of this little owl.

One More Reason To Photograph Owls With The Sun Low In The Sky

In the past I’ve discussed the many reasons why I prefer to photograph birds of any species in the few hours after sunrise so I won’t repeat myself here. But yesterday morning I was reminded of yet another reason that applies specifically to owls.

Sibling Short-eared Owl Chicks

Few subjects have more appeal than curious Short-eared Owl youngsters, especially when they’re bobbing their heads into weird positions.

Short-eared Owl With Prey Immediately After Landing

And an acrobatic landing it was.

Short-eared Owl In Flight With Prey

Short-eared Owls have been unusually difficult for me to come by this year so yesterday morning I was happy to catch this presumed male in flight with prey (a vole).