Great Horned Owl

SeannaSeanna Registered Users Posts: 18 Big grins
edited November 7, 2006 in Wildlife
I was out looking for an interesting sunset location and stopped at a park near my home when I heard hooting. After a short walk I discovered this pair of Great Horned Owls. They just sit there, in the shadows of the trees at sunset - knowing there isn't much light, and that what's there is quickly fading. (probably smirking about it too . . . )

Great Horned Owl (male?)
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Great Horned Owl (female?)
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Democratic Owl
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Ruffled
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  • JenGraceJenGrace Registered Users Posts: 1,229 Major grins
    edited November 5, 2006
    You were lucky to see them! clap.gif

    I used to hear an owl (think it was a barred owl from the call) behind my house but I could never find the sucker!
    Jen

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  • Awais YaqubAwais Yaqub Registered Users Posts: 10,572 Major grins
    edited November 5, 2006
    Wonderful shots of Oolooo:D
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  • GaleGale Registered Users Posts: 1,052 Major grins
    edited November 5, 2006
    Gorgeous Owls Robin
    A real prize for sure:>))))
    Best Regards
    Gale

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  • MaestroMaestro Registered Users Posts: 5,395 Major grins
    edited November 5, 2006
    Wow!
    What luck! Way to take advantage of an unexpected shot. Very nice light even if it was fading. The second one looks like a National Geographic pic.
    Stephen
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  • HarrybHarryb Registered Users, Retired Mod Posts: 22,708 Major grins
    edited November 5, 2006
    Nice captures Robin. How about you come down to the Viera Wetlands at sunrise and we will shoot some eagles and then head up to your area around sunset to shoot some owls? I'll let you take a few shots with the 500mm. deal.gif
    Harry
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  • Ann McRaeAnn McRae Registered Users Posts: 4,584 Major grins
    edited November 5, 2006
    Great, great shots! They are magnificent creatures, aren't they?

    i wonder, though, if maybe (not sure why I think this) but maybe they might be long eared owls?

    In any case, splendid work!

    here is a link to my encounter with an adult GHO and her owlet, in my backyard:
    http://canadian-ann.smugmug.com/gallery/1498248

    ann

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  • SeannaSeanna Registered Users Posts: 18 Big grins
    edited November 5, 2006
    JenW wrote:
    You were lucky to see them! clap.gif

    I used to hear an owl (think it was a barred owl from the call) behind my house but I could never find the sucker!


    Thanks Jen, these guys blend in very well and can be difficult to spot against the pine tree trunk.
  • Dick on ArubaDick on Aruba Registered Users Posts: 3,484 Major grins
    edited November 5, 2006
    Really nice series. I like the 2nd the most.

    Thanks for sharing.

    Dick.
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  • SeannaSeanna Registered Users Posts: 18 Big grins
    edited November 5, 2006
    Awais Yaqub wrote:
    Wonderful shots of Oolooo:D


    Awais, thank you for looking and commenting.
  • SeannaSeanna Registered Users Posts: 18 Big grins
    edited November 5, 2006
    Gale wrote:
    Gorgeous Owls Robin
    A real prize for sure:>))))

    Hey Gale,

    Thanks, you will have to come with Harry to shoot these guys
  • SeannaSeanna Registered Users Posts: 18 Big grins
    edited November 5, 2006
    Maestro wrote:
    What luck! Way to take advantage of an unexpected shot. Very nice light even if it was fading. The second one looks like a National Geographic pic.


    Maestro,

    Thank you, very much, this was indeed unexpected and fun to shoot.
  • SeannaSeanna Registered Users Posts: 18 Big grins
    edited November 5, 2006
    Harryb wrote:
    Nice captures Robin. How about you come down to the Viera Wetlands at sunrise and we will shoot some eagles and then head up to your area around sunset to shoot some owls? I'll let you take a few shots with the 500mm. deal.gif


    Harry, thanks and that sounds like a plan! That is one sweet 500mm you have, just say when.
  • SeannaSeanna Registered Users Posts: 18 Big grins
    edited November 5, 2006
    Ann McRae wrote:
    Great, great shots! They are magnificent creatures, aren't they?

    i wonder, though, if maybe (not sure why I think this) but maybe they might be long eared owls?

    In any case, splendid work!

    here is a link to my encounter with an adult GHO and her owlet, in my backyard:
    http://canadian-ann.smugmug.com/gallery/1498248

    ann

    Ann, thank you and yes they are quite fantastic birds. I did a google search to identify them and the GHO was the closest match I found but I'll take a look for long eared, thanks for that info as well. You've got some killer shots of the juvie, well done!
  • raptorcaptorraptorcaptor Registered Users Posts: 3,968 Major grins
    edited November 5, 2006
    Excellent shots! thumb.gif
    Glenn

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  • ysr612ysr612 Registered Users Posts: 148 Major grins
    edited November 6, 2006
    love those pic's.clap.gifclap
  • LilleGLilleG Registered Users Posts: 313 Major grins
    edited November 7, 2006
    Got a chuckle out of the "Democratic Owl." Left-wing, indeed! :D:D

    Lee
  • SeannaSeanna Registered Users Posts: 18 Big grins
    edited November 7, 2006
    Dick on Aruba wrote:
    Really nice series. I like the 2nd the most.

    Thanks for sharing.

    Dick.


    Dick, thank you for taking the time to look and for your comments, I like that one best as well.
  • SeannaSeanna Registered Users Posts: 18 Big grins
    edited November 7, 2006
    raptorcaptor wrote:
    Excellent shots! thumb.gif


    Thanks Glenn, appreciate you looking.
  • SeannaSeanna Registered Users Posts: 18 Big grins
    edited November 7, 2006
    ysr612 wrote:
    love those pic's.clap.gifclap


    Thank you.
  • SeannaSeanna Registered Users Posts: 18 Big grins
    edited November 7, 2006
    LilleG wrote:
    Got a chuckle out of the "Democratic Owl." Left-wing, indeed! :D:D

    Lee

    Hey Lee,

    Thanks, :Dclap.gifclap.gifbowdown.gif , I see you caught my wry humor...
  • dbaker1221dbaker1221 Registered Users Posts: 4,482 Major grins
    edited November 7, 2006
    terrific photos!clap.gif
    **If I keep shooting, I'm bound to hit something**
    Dave
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