Photography
Related: About this forumI don't want to talk about what this guy was up to in my yard this morning, but
I did get some good photos of the SOB.
edit: whoops... missed one and posted one twice
liberal N proud
(60,344 posts)We have too many rodents.
arikara
(5,562 posts)they keep the squirrels under control. But this time he cleaned out a nest of baby robins.
have to eat too, whether or not you like their menu choices.
alfredo
(60,075 posts)They hope to be discovered.
likesmountains 52
(4,098 posts)arikara
(5,562 posts)with me directly underneath taking pictures. The poor robins were beside themselves and kept flying at him and even hitting him and it didn't pay one bit of attention. Even the hummingbirds were in on the harassment. He only flew away when my neighbor came over and then there was a bit too much activity for his liking. Bloody bugger.
I felt so bad when I saw the empty nest.
Skittles
(153,193 posts)Solly Mack
(90,787 posts)Nice shots!
Lucky Luciano
(11,258 posts)Orrex
(63,224 posts)rdking647
(5,113 posts)Who are you?
riqster
(13,986 posts)DrewFlorida
(1,096 posts)JeaneRaye
(402 posts)From the recent bird classes that I took, I learned that the only two types of owls in my area of the country (Reno, NV) that have black eyes are barn owls and flammulated owls. That is NOT a barn owl. Flammulated owls are also small, only about 5-7 inches tall with a 13 inch wing span. These owls have a summer range in the western US and up into British Columbia. Don't know where you saw your owl, but could this be the one? Very cool. Thanks for sharing.
arikara
(5,562 posts)they are taking over other owl specie's territories in this area of Vancouver Island. These are smaller than they look because their feathers are so puffed out. Actually they maybe just a little bigger than a crow.
JeaneRaye
(402 posts)Yes, I knew it wasn't a barn owl. The class I took only discussed birds found in my area of the country. Barred owls were not discussed, so I didn't know that they also have black eyes, rather than yellow, like many other owls have. When I looked up your barred owl, I saw that you are right on with your identity. Thanks again for the pictures!
NV Whino
(20,886 posts)Great shots!
Mz Pip
(27,453 posts)These are wonderful shots. I am green with envy.
rdking647
(5,113 posts)i iwsh i could get an owl to set up shop in the owl box i put up in my yard.
of course then i would shoot 10000 pictures of him
Samantha
(9,314 posts)Thank you for sharing.
Sam
Worried senior
(1,328 posts)creature but nature can be cruel.
Celebration
(15,812 posts)Whatever the guy was up to, it was definitely worth it!
tclambert
(11,087 posts)"Sheesh. Can't a guy get a little shut-eye around here? I was up all night, ya know."
uppityperson
(115,679 posts)pretty barred owl. Our local one drives the dog nuts as he/she flies in, lands silently and isn't noticeable until flying again. Pretty bird.
truth2power
(8,219 posts)arikara
(5,562 posts)Its in the "super zoom" class which is not quite an SLR but more than a pocket camera. I got it in 2009 and I've really enjoyed it.
truth2power
(8,219 posts)it has a 20X zoom.
I think what this shows is that the abilities of the photographer are more important than (within reason) the camera you're using.
Great job!
7962
(11,841 posts)sinkingfeeling
(51,473 posts)matt819
(10,749 posts)Great photos.
Given the look of this guy, he can pretty much do whatever he wants in the yard.
Orrex
(63,224 posts)ramapo
(4,589 posts)Great shots. You are very fortunate to have this guy hanging around your yard.