asio flammeus – Page 3 – Feathered Photography

Short-eared Owl In The Snow Looking Every Which Way

This was one inquisitive owl.

Male Short-eared Owl In Flight With A Vole In His Talons

Because of a processing conundrum I’ve never posted this photo before.

Two Recently Fledged Short-eared Owl Chicks

I’ve seen individual “shorty” chicks a few times in the past but I believe this was the one and only time I’ve photographed two recently fledged siblings together.

Short-eared Owl In Low Light

Many species just don’t look good in very low light but I think Short-eared Owls can be an exception, probably because their contrasting markings make them stand out so well.

Short-eared Owl With Prey Flying Straight At Me

I think this photo is pretty intense.

Short-eared Owl In Flight With Rodent Prey

Largely because of all I learned from him this may be my favorite individual bird I’ve ever photographed.

Short-eared Owl In Flight With Prey Being Chased By Another Owl

A double dose of serendipity with the two related events being separated from each other by eight years. To the day.

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.

A Classy Short-eared Owl

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

Barn Owl In Flight Yesterday Morning (plus an earthquake going bump in the night)

Due to my recent surgery I hadn’t been out shooting for over two weeks but when I saw there was a possibility for decent light yesterday morning I decided to give it a go. If felt good to be “out there” again.