Swamp-Cork Loc: Lanexa, Virginia

Hi Erv, and thanks, It probably stayed on that limb for30 to 45 minutes! Really appreciate you looking and kind words! Take care!

merrytexan Loc: georgia

beautiful shots of that wise bird corky...bet that was a fun shoot. :-D

gwr Loc: South Dartmouth, Ma.

another great set. i love #3. it looks as though it just woke up. you can also see the talons quite well. gary

Treepusher Loc: Kingston, Massachusetts

Another super group! Really enjoyed this entire series. So rarely see owls here, always love to see them posted.

Swamp-Cork Loc: Lanexa, Virginia

Wish I could send some your way Randy, as they are fairly common around the swamp. They will even feed on small fish if the opportunity presents itself. I remember seeing one on the cover of Virginia Wildlife, a magazine published by the Virginia Department of Game and Inland Fisheries, perched on a Cypress Knee, watching small fish in the shallow water. I often hear them calling during the night---great sound to go to sleep by!

J-SPEIGHT Loc: Akron, Ohio

great set S.W. looks like hes a little shy

Swamp-Cork Loc: Lanexa, Virginia

Maybe just a little, Jack although it did hang around for quite some time. Thanks for the kind words and taking the time to look! Take care!

4ellen4 Loc: GTA--Ontario

very nice series

Flyerace Loc: Mt Pleasant, WI

Great captures. Thanks for sharing.

Swamp-Cork Loc: Lanexa, Virginia

Thanks for the kind words, Flyerace and thanks for viewing!

FrodoBaggins Loc: Texas

Glad the owl is still around.... We had a Pygmy for a few years and I never figured what happened. The capture of the hawk on audio is very cool. I've considered putting a mic out here at my domicile also... While I recognize some, I'm very poorly educated on the songs and calls of so many birds! Thanks for sharing... Wish I could hear it!

Swamp-Cork Loc: Lanexa, Virginia

Michael, You can download a free bird identity app from Cornell Lab of Ornithology which is very good. It usually shows you about 3 or 4 different pictures of the birds in question, along with maps and sounds. If you checked the Coopers Hawk it gives two different calls for the adults, and also the juvenile begging calls. Combine the longest adult call ending with the juvenile call and you've got it! Also one of the most enjoyable purchases that I have ever made was a bird listening mike outside attached to a small computer type speaker inside the house. Once I was hooked on this I never wanted to go back, and just ordered a new one from 'Nature's Window 3 Outdoor Sound. Just Google that name and you will be able to select the website. I would buy the hard wired version because there is less interference, and is very simple to operate. The tiny speaker is attached to about a four foot wire going to the speaker. Open your window and stick about four inches of the mike wire outside and bend it downward to help to protect the speaker from wet weather. Close the window on the small wire, plug the inside speaker into an outlet, adjust the sound, and you will never go back! The unit cost $124.99 plus $19.90 shipping, but will give you much pleasure I believe. The only drawbacks are some outside noises such as wind and power equipment, and you can always adjust the volume down or simply turn it off.

Swamp-Cork Loc: Lanexa, Virginia

Thanks for the kind words, Flyerace, and also for looking. Take care!

ebbote Loc: Hockley, Texas

Again, very good Swamp.

jwt Loc: Texas Hill Country

Great set Swamp-Cork really beautiful bird and great images. :-D