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“Yes, yes, you’re my favorite; now stop pestering me!” This great horned owlet kept head butting and grabbing at mama; soon after this image she flew off for some alone time!
What a great end to the day...
This little guy was flying around having a good 'ol time and decided it was time to work on his tan. He flew out into the open and directly into the sunlight, laid down and opened his wings. He stayed there for quite some time looking quite proud of himself. After some time I was worried that there was a wing injury of some kind and to prove me wrong he flew up into the trees again. After deciding tanning was much more fun than sitting in a tree he flew back down for some more vitamin D and gave me the "I will now allow you to take a picture of me" look; I obliged.
This Owlet Nightjar was enjoying a lovely sunny day in the Stirling Ranges, WA.
Nikon D3200
Sigma 150 500mm
Resting against a tree and monopod
Aegothelidae (Aegotheles cristatus)
These 2 birds in 2 hours gave Carol Anne Moyse and I our first sitings of this species. We had a bit of luck which we now know you need when looking for these little cuties
Cuteness overload alert! This trio of recently fledged barred owlets last spring had just been delivered a meal by mama, who subsequently took off. Not the best technically, but I'm thrilled to have some live action memories since my stills did not turn out so well; it was late in the day and and the remaining sunlight was not in the optimal direction. If your sound is on you will hear loud "machine gun" firing of multiple cameras, as these babies were in a popular state park and easily accessible from a parking lot. I actually hope the parents reconsider nesting in that cavity this year.
This barred owlet was branching out for the first time away from the nest. This baby owl was photographed in the wild.... non zoo, non baited, non raptor/bird show.
On the far right is the 'down arrow'- click on that to open 'original' size... click 'open' on original size and then hit F11 on keyboard for full screen effect...
The pearl-spotted owlet (Glaucidium perlatum) is a small bird of prey found in sub-Saharan Africa. They belong to the Strigidae family, otherwise known as the typical owls or the true owls, which contains most species of owl. As part of the genus Glaucidium, or pygmy owls, they are commonly referred to as 'owlets' due to their diminutive size. Pearl-spotted owlets are brownish and heavily spotted white, with two distinct black false 'eyes' at the back of their head. They are often confused with an African barred owlet.
'twas such a treat to be able to spend some time with a pair of Great Horned Owlets recently. I'll certainly be paying the another visit soon.
The Forest Owlet is shy, reclusive and an endangered species. Considered extinct between 1884 and 1997, it is currently estimated that fewer than 1000 exist.
This time, showing the whole owl.
"Thursday, 7 July 2022, continues a stormy stretch on the Prairies with a renewed threat for severe storms across Alberta. Tornadoes are possible. Stay alert!" From the Weather Network. Calgary is in the risk area for one or two TORNADOES this afternoon, as well as very large hail. Really wish I didn't have two appointments mid to late afternoon.
This evening, 6 July 2022, I have posted another five photos taken on 27 June 2022. I was out for a few hours today, after being home for eight days. Started off at the Saskatoon Farm and then did just a short drive a bit further south. No new bird species, but I did spot something that I had only ever seen six of before! Couldn't believe my eyes! A Badger : )
It had been just over a month since I did a full day drive. On 27 June, it was the annual spring cleaning of our parking lot and all vehicles had to be removed by 7:30 am. I don't have street parking, so it meant that I needed to fill the time away from home. What better excuse for a long drive! On 25 May 2022, I had taken my daughter out for the day, driving SE of Calgary. Part of my drive on 27 June 2022 was along some of the same roads.
It felt so good to be out seeing birds and other wildlife. Old familiar barns, too; even several kinds of wildflower. This spring, I have had to miss just about all the wildflowers, as well as many bird species. On this day, I was so lucky to have several much-appreciated sightings, including finally coming across a Sharp-tailed Grouse walking across the road way ahead in front of me. I used to love seeing these birds, but hadn't seen one the last few years.
Two other birds I was so glad to see were a Horned Lark, which posed nicely on a fence post, and a Great Horned Owlet. From a distance, I could see the outline of an owl, but it suddenly disappeared from sight. Driving very slowly past the trees, I spotted the youngster deep within the dark tangle of branches. Fortunately, a gap allowed quite a nice view of the young owl.
I always see hawks on this drive, the biggest thrill being a family of Ferruginous Hawks. Usually, I get better photos of the Swainson's and Red-tailed Hawks than I did this day, but I never tire of seeing these majestic birds of prey.
At a final, quick stop before continuing my drive home, all I saw were a couple of Yellow-headed Blackbirds and .... a Wilson's Snipe, one of my favourite birds to see and photograph : ) The latter was a surprise and, with a back view for a change, it did look rather cute.
Being out for 11 hours was a longer day than my usual day trips. I was tired out, but being out in nature rarely fails to leave me on a happy high. Distance travelled was 392 km.
Would love to have been able to sleep in the next morning, but I had to be up very early to welcome a plumber and his mate who came to install a new waste food disposer under my kitchen sink. The old one must have been leaking for a long time into the cupboard. Feels like luxury to be able to use my kitchen sink again, after washing dishes in the bathroom sink for about three weeks! A good thing done. Next thing on the urgent To Do List is to arrange for an electrician to come and repair/service my furnace. Thank goodness this problem arose now and not during the frigid winter months!
I apologize for not being around much recently, Ill be catching up shortly. I had to put my dog down on Feb 19th and since doing so Ive been feeling pretty mellow.
I decided to take a trip down to Florida to recharge the batteries and pursue some Avian Photography to clear my head and get my mind off things.
While there I photographed this Great Horned Owlet from Joe Overtreet in Florida. This Owlet had Branched out away from the nest and nestled itself within the ferns of this large Oak with Spanish Moss, Mom and Dad were nearby in the tree canopy above, fending off vultures and Red Shoulder hawks trying to capture the remains of a squirrel still in the nest.
Burrowing Owl and Owlet in Florida
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This little Great Horned owlet recently left its nest, and became tangled in a fence. As you can probably see by his red eye and injuries around it, it will require a little time to heal. Sometimes leaving home doesn't go quite as smoothly as imagined!
The Spotted Owlet (Athene brama) is an owl which breeds in tropical Asia from India to Southeast Asia. This species is a part of the larger grouping of owls known as typical owls, Strigidae, which contains most species of owl. The other grouping is the barn owls, Tytonidae. Spotted Owlet is a common resident bird in open habitats including farmland and human habitation. It nests in a hole in a tree or building, laying 3-5 eggs.