Due to a crash in the vole population at Red Rock Lakes National Wildlife Refuge last summer there weren’t many Short-eared Owls around the refuge but the few that were there were real beauties.
Perched Short-eared Owl at Red Rock Lakes – Nikon D300, f6.3, 1/800, ISO 500, +0.3 EV, Nikkor 200-400mm VR with 1.4x TC at 400mm, natural light, not baited or set up
This female Short-eared Owl was perched on a fence post in the light of the setting sun with a part of the Upper Lake in the background. With the breeze blowing even her short ear tufts were visible.
Life is good.
Mia
Click here to see more of my Short-eared Owl photos plus facts and information about this species.
This should be a magazine cover. It has all of the requisite aesthetic components, combined with your art and your heart. You can feel it in each of your images, the love you obviously feel for your subjects and your craft.
Thank you Ingrid, I am glad that my love for my subjects shines through!
I like the effect the wind is having. She looks very cute!
Thank you Julie, Short-eared Owls are wonderful subjects and I always feel like I’ve gotten a treat when I can see & photograph one.
Another great image. Perfect light and you enhanced it with perfect technique!
Thank you Wally!
I think I’m in love
Thank you Kim, I think I fell in love with Short-eared Owls the first time I saw one.
I like the attractive plumage all around.
Thanks Maria
A most beautiful sight! Spectacular photograph!
Thank you Julie!
Perfect pose he did and what a cool looking owl. Something I’ve not yet come across to photograph. Someday….
Sherry, I hope you see & photograph a Short-eared Owl soon. They are fascinating creatures. Thanks for commenting.
I love the textures you captured with this bird. They are always a treat to see. Thanks for sharing.
Thank you for commenting on this owl Bryce, they are a treat to see and I feel very fortunate when I do.
Exquisite!
Thanks Laurence!
She is a real beauty. I love owls. They are truly magnificent creatures and draw your attention when they are rarely out in the open. Wonderful shot Mia. I love the lighting on your pics.
Thank you Chris. If someone forced me to pick my favorite bird family it would be owls, even though I love all birds. There is pretty light out west
what a pretty little owl..your photo is so good..the feather detail is fabulous.
Thanks Syl, Short-eared Owls are very pretty and great subjects to photograph.