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Aug 8, 2021 03:13:23   #
jak86094
 
During a survey of avian life at a local preserve in Irvine, we were surprised when we found this beautiful Barn Owl perched in a snag across a large field. He flew from that perch but returned three different times to other, nearer perches allowing me to catch some nice portraits. We aren't sure why this normally nocturnal species was spending so much time out during the bright morning. The preserve we were surveying was full of ground squirrels and other rodents so perhaps it was hunting for a meal or to feed nestlings.

Like most of my posted photos, these were all shot using a Nikon D500 and a Nikkor 200-500 telezoom at f/6.3, 1/2500 sec., ISO 560 from probably 75-100 feet. Hope you enjoy.

jak
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Original sighting at about 200+ yards away,
Original sighting at about 200+ yards away,...
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Aug 8, 2021 04:50:12   #
mundy-F2 Loc: Chicago suburban area
 
jak86094 wrote:
During a survey of avian life at a local preserve in Irvine, we were surprised when we found this beautiful Barn Owl perched in a snag across a large field. He flew from that perch but returned three different times to other, nearer perches allowing me to catch some nice portraits. We aren't sure why this normally nocturnal species was spending so much time out during the bright morning. The preserve we were surveying was full of ground squirrels and other rodents so perhaps it was hunting for a meal or to feed nestlings.

Like most of my posted photos, these were all shot using a Nikon D500 and a Nikkor 200-500 telezoom at f/6.3, 1/2500 sec., ISO 560 from probably 75-100 feet. Hope you enjoy.

jak
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During a survey of avian life at a local preserve ... (show quote)


Beautiful picture of an owl.
Mundy

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Aug 8, 2021 06:45:37   #
tcthome Loc: NJ
 

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Aug 8, 2021 06:51:04   #
dpullum Loc: Tampa Florida
 
jak86094 you had patience which counted so much in your capturing these unique photos. The 2 & 3 sequence is in the once-in-a-lifetime classification of photos.

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Aug 8, 2021 07:18:21   #
jerryc41 Loc: Catskill Mts of NY
 
Nice set

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Aug 8, 2021 07:31:56   #
ClarkJohnson Loc: Fort Myers, FL and Cohasset, MA
 
jak86094 wrote:
During a survey of avian life at a local preserve in Irvine, we were surprised when we found this beautiful Barn Owl perched in a snag across a large field. He flew from that perch but returned three different times to other, nearer perches allowing me to catch some nice portraits. We aren't sure why this normally nocturnal species was spending so much time out during the bright morning. The preserve we were surveying was full of ground squirrels and other rodents so perhaps it was hunting for a meal or to feed nestlings.

Like most of my posted photos, these were all shot using a Nikon D500 and a Nikkor 200-500 telezoom at f/6.3, 1/2500 sec., ISO 560 from probably 75-100 feet. Hope you enjoy.

jak
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During a survey of avian life at a local preserve ... (show quote)


Your second image is one to treasure. Your took advantage of a great opportunity.

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Aug 8, 2021 08:30:00   #
Cwilson341 Loc: Central Florida
 
Excellent shots!

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Aug 8, 2021 12:13:38   #
UTMike Loc: South Jordan, UT
 
Wonderful set, jak! I have missed seeing your posts.

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Aug 8, 2021 13:28:23   #
Retired CPO Loc: Travel full time in an RV
 
Really nice. Don't you love that Nikon 200~500 zoom?

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Aug 8, 2021 13:34:43   #
mundy-F2 Loc: Chicago suburban area
 
ClarkJohnson wrote:
Your second image is one to treasure. Your took advantage of a great opportunity.


I agree, the owl is beautiful.
Mundy

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Aug 8, 2021 14:51:37   #
joecichjr Loc: Chicago S. Suburbs, Illinois, USA
 
jak86094 wrote:
During a survey of avian life at a local preserve in Irvine, we were surprised when we found this beautiful Barn Owl perched in a snag across a large field. He flew from that perch but returned three different times to other, nearer perches allowing me to catch some nice portraits. We aren't sure why this normally nocturnal species was spending so much time out during the bright morning. The preserve we were surveying was full of ground squirrels and other rodents so perhaps it was hunting for a meal or to feed nestlings.

Like most of my posted photos, these were all shot using a Nikon D500 and a Nikkor 200-500 telezoom at f/6.3, 1/2500 sec., ISO 560 from probably 75-100 feet. Hope you enjoy.

jak
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During a survey of avian life at a local preserve ... (show quote)


Beautiful shots of a gorgeous specimen

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Aug 9, 2021 05:16:00   #
J-SPEIGHT Loc: Akron, Ohio
 
jak86094 wrote:
During a survey of avian life at a local preserve in Irvine, we were surprised when we found this beautiful Barn Owl perched in a snag across a large field. He flew from that perch but returned three different times to other, nearer perches allowing me to catch some nice portraits. We aren't sure why this normally nocturnal species was spending so much time out during the bright morning. The preserve we were surveying was full of ground squirrels and other rodents so perhaps it was hunting for a meal or to feed nestlings.

Like most of my posted photos, these were all shot using a Nikon D500 and a Nikkor 200-500 telezoom at f/6.3, 1/2500 sec., ISO 560 from probably 75-100 feet. Hope you enjoy.
Nice set
jak
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During a survey of avian life at a local preserve ... (show quote)

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Aug 9, 2021 13:38:37   #
CindyHouk Loc: Nw MT
 
What a great set! And so very lucky to see him/her! I am looking into getting that same lens and I have the Nikon D500...do you like that lens?

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Aug 9, 2021 13:57:37   #
JeffDavidson Loc: Originally Detroit Now Los Angeles
 
Nice set. #2 is well done.

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Aug 12, 2021 12:35:28   #
Sinewsworn Loc: Port Orchard, WA
 
jak86094 wrote:
During a survey of avian life at a local preserve in Irvine, we were surprised when we found this beautiful Barn Owl perched in a snag across a large field. He flew from that perch but returned three different times to other, nearer perches allowing me to catch some nice portraits. We aren't sure why this normally nocturnal species was spending so much time out during the bright morning. The preserve we were surveying was full of ground squirrels and other rodents so perhaps it was hunting for a meal or to feed nestlings.

Like most of my posted photos, these were all shot using a Nikon D500 and a Nikkor 200-500 telezoom at f/6.3, 1/2500 sec., ISO 560 from probably 75-100 feet. Hope you enjoy.

jak
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During a survey of avian life at a local preserve ... (show quote)


Gorgeous! Thanx for sharing!

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