Mother horned owl cuddling new born!
Feb 10, 2014 22:22:59 #
I drove an hour and a half to get this shot. I knew that this great horned owl was nesting and word was that she had a new owlet. Unfortunately, I was informed by other photographers with the same idea that I had just missed her feeding the little guy. She jumped out of the nest and had some stash in the tree that looked like a mouse. Meanwhile, the father stood guard in an adjacent tree watching over his mate and his new off spring. I got many shots, but could not get very close so they were a challenge for my 400mm lens, but I am pleased with what I did get. Too cute. As an aside, after being burned here by getting a photo stolen and put up for sale, I am no longer making anything downloadable.
Oh and yes, she kept covering the little one with her wings - an incredible experience!
Oh and yes, she kept covering the little one with her wings - an incredible experience!
Feb 10, 2014 22:30:59 #
pedalmasher wrote:
I drove an hour and a half to get this shot. I kn... (show quote)
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Oh, how cozy, protected and warm the little one looks. Mother nature and her wonders to behold!
Thanks for sharing,
- Jim
Feb 10, 2014 22:37:40 #
Awesome photos!! Well worth your drive!!!
Feb 10, 2014 22:39:30 #
Feb 10, 2014 22:42:18 #
James Shaw wrote:
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Oh, how cozy, protected and warm the little one looks. Mother nature and her wonders to behold!
Thanks for sharing,
- Jim
Oh, how cozy, protected and warm the little one looks. Mother nature and her wonders to behold!
Thanks for sharing,
- Jim
I know, it is amazing Jim! Quite an experience to behold!
Feb 10, 2014 22:42:55 #
luvmypets wrote:
Awesome photos!! Well worth your drive!!!
For sure - I would drive many hours for a shot(s) & experience like that!
Feb 10, 2014 22:43:14 #
Feb 11, 2014 00:53:00 #
Wow, Wow, Wow what a wonderful experience that must have been! I agree I'd drive to get that type of moment as well! Thank you so very much for sharing them with us, simply awesome!
Feb 11, 2014 02:16:21 #
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Feb 11, 2014 08:14:02 #
RE wrote:
Wow, Wow, Wow what a wonderful experience that must have been! I agree I'd drive to get that type of moment as well! Thank you so very much for sharing them with us, simply awesome!
Thanks RE, we more experiences like this in life!! :)
Feb 11, 2014 08:14:25 #
Heirloom Tomato wrote:
What a wonderful thing to see. Thank you for sharing.
HT, it was a delight to experience!
Feb 11, 2014 08:14:51 #
PhotoBiker wrote:
Oh my goodness, how incredibly adorable. That's a wonderful photo.
Thanks PB - an amazing experience!
Feb 11, 2014 08:21:43 #
Really beautiful captures - the look after their young better than many humans!!
Feb 11, 2014 08:30:48 #
Rathyatra wrote:
Really beautiful captures - the look after their young better than many humans!!
Thanks and that is certainly a sad fact!
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