Barred Owls
Dec 25, 2017 09:00:40 #
The other Day I went looking for some Great Horned Owl I knew lived in an area of large oak, but I was disappointed that they were not there. I went up to the next back road, where I had seen Barred Owls in the past and wow there they were they gave me several photo ops. The Barred Owls hooting call, Who cooks for you? Who cooks for you-all is a classic sound of old forests and treed swamps. They also have a unique call, called caterwauling, produced when two or more owl meet up in the woods. they all start calling at once and very loud. If you hear it you know you have more than one. But this attractive owl, with soulful brown eyes and brown-and-white-striped plumage, can also pass completely unnoticed as it flies noiselessly through the dense canopy or snoozes on a tree limb. I have been photographing them and look at my camera settings, look back and they are gonewithout any sound. I have also had them come in to a perch above me without my knowledge. They silent flyers.
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rstrick2 wrote:
The other Day I went looking for some Great Horned... (show quote)
Great shots Robert. I hear these guys at night sometimes, and you are right, their calls are very loud. I have yet to see one though. The first shot is by far the best face shot. Crystal clear. Thanks for sharing these wonderful shots. Merry Christmas.
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Dec 25, 2017 09:31:05 #
Well seen and taken! A good series of this owl species. Glad you were able to take these photos.
Dec 25, 2017 09:36:45 #
rstrick2 wrote:
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Very good photos indeed. You did a great job.
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Dec 25, 2017 10:28:21 #
rstrick2 wrote:
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It takes a wise photographer to capture such a wise creature in that manner, great job.
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