asio flammeus – Page 4 – Feathered Photography

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.

Male Short-eared Owl In Flight With Prey In His Talons

Last night while looking for something else I found a pleasant surprise in my archives.

A Milestone For Feathered Photography

Eight years ago today, on August 18, 2010, I published my first blog post on Feathered Photography. It’s been a helluva ride.

Juvenile Short-eared Owl – Perched, Taking Off And In Flight

I believe two of these images from yesterday may be among my personal best shots ever of a juvenile of this species taking off and in flight.

Short-eared Owl – An Ambiguous Illusion

I needed a stress reliever and this post is it. My stress level has been incredibly high for the last few days because of a serious medical scare and I don’t handle even routine stress well.

Low Light Short-eared Owl In Flight With Prey

Very few low light flight shots appeal to me but this one is an exception.

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.

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.