Burrowing Owls....Wow, do they ever have character

Henrik NHenrik N Registered Users Posts: 34 Big grins
edited March 22, 2011 in Wildlife
Well, for the first time last year I was able to photography burrowing owls. It was so much fun that, despite the 5 hour drive, I went 3 times. Looking forward to going again this year.

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Have loads more but will stop at that. Thanks for having a look.

Henrik
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Comments

  • jwearjwear Registered Users Posts: 8,013 Major grins
    edited March 17, 2011
    they are something and fun ! all good shots but 4 is a great captureclap.gif were did you take theseheadscratch.gif
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  • PGMPGM Registered Users Posts: 2,007 Major grins
    edited March 17, 2011
    Henrik, #4 is a classic! They are so cute, and you did a great job of capturing them! Best, Pam
  • Ric GrupeRic Grupe Registered Users Posts: 9,522 Major grins
    edited March 17, 2011
    jwear wrote: »
    they are something and fun ! all good shots but 4 is a great captureclap.gif were did you take theseheadscratch.gif

    15524779-Ti.gif That one really puts a smile on your face!thumb.gif

    Five hours to where? headscratch.gif
  • Henrik NHenrik N Registered Users Posts: 34 Big grins
    edited March 17, 2011
    jwear wrote: »
    they are something and fun ! all good shots but 4 is a great captureclap.gif were did you take theseheadscratch.gif


    Thanks Jeff. These were taken in eastern Washington State.

    Henrik
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  • Henrik NHenrik N Registered Users Posts: 34 Big grins
    edited March 17, 2011
    PGM wrote: »
    Henrik, #4 is a classic! They are so cute, and you did a great job of capturing them! Best, Pam

    Thanks Pam, appreciate that.

    Henrik
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  • Henrik NHenrik N Registered Users Posts: 34 Big grins
    edited March 17, 2011
    Ric Grupe wrote: »
    15524779-Ti.gif That one really puts a smile on your face!thumb.gif

    Five hours to where? headscratch.gif

    Yeah, they are loads of fun. I live in British Columbia and these guys live in eastern Washington. Long drive but well worth it. :D

    Henrik
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  • denisegoldbergdenisegoldberg Administrators Posts: 14,373 moderator
    edited March 17, 2011
    Wonderful! # 4 is priceless and the expression in # 1 just reaches out and grabs me.

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  • PilotBradPilotBrad Registered Users Posts: 339 Major grins
    edited March 19, 2011
    Brilliant!!! I like them all, but I really got a chuckle out of this one in your gallery.
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  • dbaker1221dbaker1221 Registered Users Posts: 4,482 Major grins
    edited March 19, 2011
    excellent shots...love burrowing owls
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  • Henrik NHenrik N Registered Users Posts: 34 Big grins
    edited March 19, 2011
    denisegoldberg wrote: »
    Wonderful! # 4 is priceless and the expression in # 1 just reaches out and grabs me.

    --- Denise

    Thanks Denise.

    Henrik
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  • Henrik NHenrik N Registered Users Posts: 34 Big grins
    edited March 19, 2011
    PilotBrad wrote: »
    Brilliant!!! I like them all, but I really got a chuckle out of this one in your gallery.

    Thanks Brad. Then you'll probably find this one funny too.

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    :D

    Henrik
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  • Henrik NHenrik N Registered Users Posts: 34 Big grins
    edited March 19, 2011
    dbaker1221 wrote: »
    excellent shots...love burrowing owls

    Thanks Dave. I'm a huge fan of them as well.

    Henrik
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  • HarrybHarryb Registered Users, Retired Mod Posts: 22,708 Major grins
    edited March 20, 2011
    I love burrowing owl cimages and these are a fine set of them. clap.gif

    Thanks for sharing them.
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  • GretaPicsGretaPics Registered Users Posts: 373 Major grins
    edited March 20, 2011
    Number 4 is my fave! I have always loved owls. Beautiful. GP
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  • bike21bike21 Registered Users Posts: 836 Major grins
    edited March 20, 2011
    Love the set, especially #4!
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  • PilotBradPilotBrad Registered Users Posts: 339 Major grins
    edited March 20, 2011
    Then there's this one... It's Larry, Moe and Curly! Laughing.gif!!! The look on the face of the one on the right is priceless!

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    PS - I hope you don't mind me posting/linking to one of YOUR photos. If so, just say so and I will edit the post to remove it.
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  • Henrik NHenrik N Registered Users Posts: 34 Big grins
    edited March 20, 2011
    Harryb wrote: »
    I love burrowing owl cimages and these are a fine set of them. clap.gif

    Thanks for sharing them.

    Thanks Harry. BO's gotta have to most character of any owl I know of. Might see if I can find a few more to post.

    Henrik
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  • Henrik NHenrik N Registered Users Posts: 34 Big grins
    edited March 20, 2011
    GretaPics wrote: »
    Number 4 is my fave! I have always loved owls. Beautiful. GP

    Thanks GP, appreciate your comment.

    Henrik
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  • Henrik NHenrik N Registered Users Posts: 34 Big grins
    edited March 20, 2011
    bike21 wrote: »
    Love the set, especially #4!

    Many thanks.

    H
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  • Henrik NHenrik N Registered Users Posts: 34 Big grins
    edited March 20, 2011
    PilotBrad wrote: »
    Then there's this one... It's Larry, Moe and Curly! Laughing.gif!!! The look on the face of the one on the right is priceless!

    909336232_2opRA-L.jpg

    PS - I hope you don't mind me posting/linking to one of YOUR photos. If so, just say so and I will edit the post to remove it.

    :D:D:D Don't mind at all. Perfect names for these three.

    Henrik
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  • Jack'll doJack'll do Registered Users Posts: 2,977 Major grins
    edited March 21, 2011
    Wow they certainly do have character. Never seen on before. I love #4 and the later post with the head upside down is a hoot (pun intended) :D

    Very nice capture indeed.
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  • raptorcaptorraptorcaptor Registered Users Posts: 3,968 Major grins
    edited March 21, 2011
    Great shots Hendrik! 2 and 4 are my favorites in the series!
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  • jonh68jonh68 Registered Users Posts: 2,711 Major grins
    edited March 22, 2011
    Number 4 does it for me but so do the additional shots as well.
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  • NorthernFocusNorthernFocus Registered Users Posts: 1,347 Major grins
    edited March 22, 2011
    Great set of images. I can see the attraction and definately worth the trip to spend some time with these jokers.
    Dan

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