Northern Hawk Owls

NorthernFocus

First one of these guys I've ever seen even though I've lived up here for quite a while now. Hawk owls get there name due to there body posture being more angular like a hawk when perched, they hunt in the daytime, and they call like a hawk rather than hooting. The only thing owl-like about them is the face and eyes.

This was the first time I broke out a new 1.7x TC that I got this winter. Needed it as this guy was a ways off. During PP I did notice some chromatic abberation in high contrast areas with the 1.7 that I've never noticed using the 1.4 TC.

Nikon D300 w/200-400VR and 1.7x TC





I tried to get closer and he/she got pissed...

bfjr

dig em, well done

congrats on the find

Ric Grupe

Excellent light...nicely captured, Dan!

Harryb

Nice work Dan. Not an easy subject.

NorthernFocus

Thanks for the comments. Saw this guy a few days ago while out walking the dogs. Scouted the same area a few times since and finally scored yesterday. I would have been nice if he'd have been a bit lower and with a better background. But we takes what we gets....