Short-eared Owl – A Matter Of Breaking Another “Rule”
Plus another example proving beyond doubt that Utah state government has lost its collective mind!
Category: Owls
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.
Short-eared Owl Flight Series…
Short-eared Owl Refusing To Be Distracted From His Hunting
I often have great difficulty approaching Short-eared Owls but this probable male seemed glued to his perch.
A Motorcycle-riding Great Horned Owl Fledgling
I feel more sentimental about this image than any other bird photo I’ve ever taken, hands down.
A Hugely Coincidental Encounter With A Juvenile Short-eared Owl
Some Recent Birds (+ a rocket test… yes, really)
Occasionally I like to do a “potpourri post” featuring some of the recent birds I’ve photographed that have fallen through the cracks of my blog.
Fledgling Short Eared Owl Siblings
For most folks very young owls have oodles of appeal and for me fledgling Short-eared Owls are at the top of the list.
Another Impressive Hunting Maneuver By A Short-eared Owl
This hunting maneuver may not be quite as visually dramatic as the one featured in yesterday’s post but it was still a pretty neat trick.
The Impressive Acrobatic Skills Of A Hunting Short-eared Owl
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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.
Short-eared Owl Flight Series…
Short-eared Owl Refusing To Be Distracted From His Hunting
I often have great difficulty approaching Short-eared Owls but this probable male seemed glued to his perch.
A Motorcycle-riding Great Horned Owl Fledgling
I feel more sentimental about this image than any other bird photo I’ve ever taken, hands down.
A Hugely Coincidental Encounter With A Juvenile Short-eared Owl
Some Recent Birds (+ a rocket test… yes, really)
Occasionally I like to do a “potpourri post” featuring some of the recent birds I’ve photographed that have fallen through the cracks of my blog.
Fledgling Short Eared Owl Siblings
For most folks very young owls have oodles of appeal and for me fledgling Short-eared Owls are at the top of the list.
Another Impressive Hunting Maneuver By A Short-eared Owl
This hunting maneuver may not be quite as visually dramatic as the one featured in yesterday’s post but it was still a pretty neat trick.
