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African Spotted Eagle Owl on the garden wall.
Mar 12, 2017 09:43:09 #
We have moved into our last house in Constantia, Cape Town before we head back to the UK next Saturday. It is a small area with 10 houses. A lady pointed over to a large tree and said two owls live there. The parents have been bringing their babies here for ten years, then leaving them and flying away. These are six months old. They are used to people and I had a conversation with the one who came to sit on the wall early evening time. I only needed the short lens as it let me get that close.
The other one is quite shy and keeps mostly hidden, but I managed a shot with the 300 at the top of the tree. It is heavily cropped but I love the eyes.
The Spotted Eagle Owl is the smallest of the Eagle Owls. 18" long, 39-55" wing span, weighing between 1.1 - 1.9lbs.
Canon 650d, 70-300 lens, 18-55 lens.
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The other one is quite shy and keeps mostly hidden, but I managed a shot with the 300 at the top of the tree. It is heavily cropped but I love the eyes.
The Spotted Eagle Owl is the smallest of the Eagle Owls. 18" long, 39-55" wing span, weighing between 1.1 - 1.9lbs.
Canon 650d, 70-300 lens, 18-55 lens.
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Mar 12, 2017 09:46:44 #
How wonderful, Sylvia! This must have been such an amazing experience. To just be there, let alone achieve these fantastic resulting photos...priceless!!
Mar 12, 2017 09:47:10 #
What an experience to be so up close and personal with this beautiful owl!!! I'd say this is a hoot, but instead, it's awesome!!
Fantastic captures, Sylvia!!
Enjoy the rest of your holiday and safe trip back home!!
Fantastic captures, Sylvia!!
Enjoy the rest of your holiday and safe trip back home!!
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Mar 12, 2017 09:54:07 #
Beautiful images, Sylvia. The owl in silhouette is really different and really caught my eye.
Mar 12, 2017 09:59:41 #
Mar 12, 2017 10:00:21 #
Oh My!!! Absolutely Amazing Captures..!!
Surely a cool memory too..!!
Surely a cool memory too..!!
Mar 12, 2017 10:00:37 #
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Mar 12, 2017 10:01:56 #
Linda From Maine wrote:
How wonderful, Sylvia! This must have been such an amazing experience. To just be there, let alone achieve these fantastic resulting photos...priceless!!
fantastic set Sylvia , lucky you to get to chat with such beautiful birds , i took lots of photos of an Eagle that let me sit and chat away for 3 hours no more than 10 mtr away , better than all the photos i took was being able to be close to some thing that could have left any time he wanted , i just love that feeling , well done really good on the down load
regards Dave
Mar 12, 2017 10:25:28 #
Mar 12, 2017 10:26:36 #
Sylvias wrote:
We have moved into our last house in Constantia, C... (show quote)
Sylvia,
Thanks for sharing the story and great images.
Mar 12, 2017 10:37:15 #
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Mar 12, 2017 10:43:53 #
Sylvias those photos alone would make my trip to SA a success...magnificent captures and thanks for taking time from your holiday to share them with us! 
Mar 12, 2017 10:47:53 #
Great shots Sylvia, how lucky for you to spend time in their company!!
Mar 12, 2017 12:29:30 #
Linda From Maine wrote:
How wonderful, Sylvia! This must have been such an amazing experience. To just be there, let alone achieve these fantastic resulting photos...priceless!!
Linda if I had a tail I would wag it!! I couldn't believe it, I was hoping it would turn around so I could get some feet in.
Your great comments are so appreciated, pleased you enjoyed the series, thank you very much. Mar 12, 2017 12:58:21 #
These are amazing captures Sylvia. The difference in lighting and poses makes each one unique. It must have been a fun experience to be so close.
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