Short-eared Owl bathed in evening light, Glacier County, Montana – Nikon D200, f6.3, 1/500, ISO 400, +0.7 EV, Nikkor 200-400mm VR with 1.4x TC at 400mm, natural light, not baited
This Short-eared Owl (Asio flammeus) image was taken just a little over a year ago in Glacier County, Montana. I still remember how cooperative this male was, the gorgeous golden light of the setting sun and the great location. I hope that I see more Short-eared Owls this summer, they have been a challenge to locate.
Mia
Beautiful, simply beautiful:)
Thank you much for your comment Susan!
Simply beautiful… You seem to have gotten the evening light in his half closed eyes… makes me sleepy just looking at him!
Thank you Merrill, I get sleepy looking at him too.
I remember too : ) Those were wonderful series of photos, the best Short-eared Owls I’ve seen. Thanks for re-sharing.
Thank you Laurence!
Mia this is absolutely spectacular! If you are in Utah now I recommend that you try the Bear River Migratory Bird Refuge for short-eared owls. I have photographed several of them within the past week at sunset. I have seen them mostly on the western half of the road as it approaches the loop. I consistently see a group of three hunting together there.
Jennifer,
I’m in Montana right now and enjoying every minute of being here. I’ll check out Bear River MBR when I get back, I usually see the Short-eared Owls there in the very early morning. I love that place!
I love all your photographs, but this one is especially stunning!
Thanks very much for your comment Linda!
Exquisite!
Thanks Larry!
Magnificent bird! Perfect capture, Mia.
Thank you very much for your comment Hilke.
Gorgeous, Mia! Hoping to see them this winter when they overwinter in some Missouri prairies :o)
Thanks for commenting Jim, I hope you see plenty of Short-eared Owls over the winter.
Beautiful image, Mia. The soft light of evening just adds another dimension. I’m trying to decide – is he just waking up for a night of flying? It ponders the question…
Thanks Kath, the owl was waking up for a night time of flying & hunting. Been looking for this owl the past two days and haven’t been able to relocate it.
Beautiful!
But funny cuz on the island I always hope to get me an owl on the posts at the dirt road. I’ve seen a bird sometimes on it but not an owl.
Thank you Judy!
Wow! An awesome shot, Mia. I agree with Dan, that is spectacular lighting.
Thanks Bob, the light was wondeful that evening
I like just how fluffy and solemn it looks on that pole.
Thank you Maria, the owl was very fluffed up
Wonderful Mia, love the lighting.
Thank you Dan!