Short Eared Owl

For those who are from or who frequent the Skagit Valley, you most likely know where I took these. It has become a favorite spot of mine during my eagle trips to photograph at during the day. In fact, I actually spent my entire last day at this location. I'm sure many know where it is, but due to the disrespect and problematic actions that took place here last year when a rare species was located here... I would rather not disclose where it is. It makes me sad to know that there are some photographers have such little respect for their subjects and only care about getting the shot... parts of their habitat were destroyed last year. Makes me sick :( STILL I absolutely love this place and for the first time ever I got more flight shots than I did stills... and I am so lucky to have gotten so many of these beautiful birds.

 

All of us love these "look back" shots that the Short Eared seem to do constantly. Some look funny since they stick their neck out slightly and look so intently at you, if they are looking at you. This was the first I had gotten of this look and I loved it!

 

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