Short-Eared Owls

[Duck_Pond]

More from Skomer I'm afraid!

and one of the chubby chick that just sat there, moved its head occasionally and mainly snoozed!

Considerably older than the chick we saw on North Uist. Love photographing these birds, as does Ian, as when I called him to let him know they were out, he appeared faster than the Shopkeeper in Mr Benn

The first was quite a crop, but I thought the angle of the face was just terrific. The others were close and are cropped, but not by much.

Taken with a Canon 50D 500mm F4 + 1.4TC, tripod mounted or rested on a convenient but uncomfortable rock.

 

[sturs]

Very nice mate

Luv the 1st shot with the head turned, you did real well considering the distance.

Been looking through a few pics from skomer myself tonight and I wish I was their again this weekend. Loved it to bits

 

[Duck_Pond]

Me too. Been thinking that every weekend since. The place is magical in good weather. Note the last bit - remember that one morning? Could hardly stand up in the gales!

 

[mex]

a great set you have there all 4 are excellent ,#1 stands out as pick of the crop for me.

 

[Jelster]

Ace, absolutely ace..... That's all I can say

 

[guybrush]

I adore number three, the colours are perfect and the contrast between the owl and the surroundings are very well balanced.

 

[markyboy.1967]

All nice Pete but i like that pose in number 1, made me laugh.

 

[targetman]

Top shot`s Pete Great work.

 

[Roy C]

Great series Pete - top post.

 

[kaz10]

another lovely set love the first one very comical