A goofy look from a Short-eared OwlA goofy look from a Short-eared Owl – Nikon D200, f6.3, 1/320, ISO 400, +0.7 EV, Nikkor 200-400mm VR with 1.4x TC at 400mm, natural light, not baited or called in

Most of the time the birds and animals I photograph look majestic, elegant or their poses convey action but some times they look just plain goofy. It seems that owls in particular can get into funny poses or have goofy expressions like this male Short-eared Owl I photographed in Glacier County, Montana during a lovely golden sunset. The Short-eared Owl was peering at something in the barley field across the road, what ever it was I couldn’t see it.

Enjoy your Saturday!

Mia