rkn babyowl2 out of the nest

I love to photograph raptors and have followed several nesting sites over

a few years. This is a baby great horn owl who decided when i came to

the nest to take a few shots to bravely come out and defend the area

although he could NOT fly yet. Poor lil guy puffed himself up to look

bigger than life and scary. His parents were flying above (dive bombing

me) as I shot this pic and ran for cover. I think it has real attitude! and is

not manipulated image, this is natural all the way.

 

I probably shot 300 images of owls and eagles that day, will share more

soon.

 

(on this image I used a cannon elan, 75-300mm lens, fstop/shutter sorry

i do not recall as was running from divebombing parent owls).

 

Rita K Nicholson ©

Rita, I enjoyed your wildlife photo of the Owl. I was able to get a few photos of a young Great horned owl also, The one I saw must have fallen out of the nest and was being bothered by some crows and it was also in the defensive posture. I had never seen that before or a Baby Great horned owl. I enjoyed your portfolio also. great work. take care.

Too small copy though!

 

PDE

very nice captured. Congrats. Best regards.

Great shot Rita, I like it, you were in the right place at the right time,

Very nice capture and congrats on the photo

This little owl was definitely paying attention when his parent's gave him the "While we're away" talk!!! Very fun shot.

Excellent.

What a moment! Just great! Regards

CF

Excellent timing!

 

Poor thing ! he really doesn't look happy.

 

Well done,

 

Regards,

 

Isabelle

 

Ps: a bit small ...;)

Love him! Good control of focus and timing under the circumstances.