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Great Horned owl chicks - update (6 img)

Discussion in 'Birds' started by Frits, May 20, 2007.

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  1. Frits

    Frits

    12,515
    Mar 25, 2005
    near Montreal, Canada
    Today I went and see how the two Great Horned owl chicks were doing.
    They had grown some more and the down is slowly being replaced by feathers.
    To my surprise, one of them is venturing out from the nest onto a branch.
    They also stretched their wings a few times. I think they'll start flapping them soon and before you know it they'll practice flying.
    Whenever I get into the vicinity of the nest, the parents take off. I can see them in a tree at a good distance looking at me - too far to take any images of them.

    All: D2x, Nikkor Ai 400mm f/3.5 + TC-14E or TC-201

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    Frits, May 20, 2007
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  2. eng45ine

    eng45ine

    17,633
    May 11, 2005
    Chicago, IL
    Awwww, what cute little fuzz balls they are. Nice find Frits!
     
    eng45ine, May 20, 2007
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  3. hangin tree

    hangin tree

    8,564
    Sep 17, 2006
    Northern Alabama
    Great Set Frits, Looks like you have a winner there
     
    hangin tree, May 20, 2007
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  4. Glacier

    Glacier

    1,883
    Jan 17, 2006
    Boaz, Alabama
    Outstanding Frits!
     
    Glacier, May 20, 2007
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  5. Phil K

    Phil K Subscribing Member

    16,959
    Apr 30, 2005
    Hong Kong
    Great set Frits. They are so lovely.

    Keep them coming!
     
    Phil K, May 20, 2007
    #5
  6. vettenut

    vettenut

    1,581
    Feb 27, 2006
    Tolland CT
    They look they are ready to go out and hunt on their own already, pretty big already for "little fellas" , nice series of shots. - Jeff
     
    vettenut, May 20, 2007
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  7. james thiel

    james thiel

    8,746
    May 15, 2005
    Mill Creek, WA.
    Very nice Fritz
     
    james thiel, May 20, 2007
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  8. davidwcramer

    davidwcramer

    5,355
    Jan 14, 2006
    Placitas, New Mexico
    Sure do grow fast, don't they?! Nice series Frits. But keep you eyes on mom... she may swoop down on you when you least expect it.
     
    davidwcramer, May 20, 2007
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  9. Gale

    Gale

    978
    Jan 26, 2005
    Viera Fl
    Super pics of the young ones.
    They are cute for sure
     
    Gale, May 21, 2007
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  10. Panos Kazanelis

    Panos Kazanelis

    4,657
    Feb 22, 2005
    Athens Greece
    Great timing Frits... last night I was thinking about your protege... :smile:

    They look ready for flying school... :biggrin:
     
    Panos Kazanelis, May 21, 2007
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  11. Lou Buscher

    Lou Buscher

    2,341
    Nov 15, 2006
    Sandwich Ma.
    Fritz, The photos look great but what you are discribing about the parents going off to a roost tree away from the nest is a good indication you are disturbing them most likely by getting to close. Please don't be offended by my comment just trying to keep people informed about nesting raptors in case they don't realize it. This law applies to the USA only and not your home in Canada.
    Lou
     
    Lou Buscher, May 21, 2007
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  12. Frits

    Frits

    12,515
    Mar 25, 2005
    near Montreal, Canada
    I appreciate your comment Lou and it is a very valid one.
    This nest is in the woods behind one of the greens at my golf course.
    When I go and shoot images, I stay just behind the green without setting even a foot in the woods. So, where I am is no closer then the ongoing traffic of golfers that go through there. Sometimes one of the parents is there and I think that someone staying around is what causes them to move away some.
    (Note that these are with a 400mm + TC 1.4 or TC 2.0 for the reason that I keep at a distance).

    This is an older shot looking at the green behind which they are. I position myself just behind the green, but before the trees.

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    Frits, May 21, 2007
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  13. radz

    radz

    735
    Nov 12, 2005
    NewDelhi,India
    Very nice catch..Thanks for sharing.
     
    radz, May 21, 2007
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  14. greyflash

    greyflash Subscribing Member

    33,080
    Jan 29, 2005
    St. George, Utah
    Cute as can be Frits. Obviously it pays to keep your eyes in the trees while playing golf.
     
    greyflash, May 21, 2007
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  15. revdhd

    revdhd Subscribing Member

    4,503
    May 2, 2007
    Cincinnati
    Fritz,

    Wonderful shots. I've never seen GHO chicks before and your captures are just excellent.

    God bless.
    Doug
     
    revdhd, May 21, 2007
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  16. Lou Buscher

    Lou Buscher

    2,341
    Nov 15, 2006
    Sandwich Ma.
    Isen't that something. The places raptors will build a nest. Funny about the golf course but back in 2005 we had a rehabbed young female eagle that was stuck in between two branches on a golf course and it was some golfers that called for help and that bird was rehabbed and released in June 2005.
    Thanks for the photo and I think I might like being there as it is a nice looking course.
    Lou
     
    Lou Buscher, May 21, 2007
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  17. Clix Pix

    Clix Pix

    27,483
    May 4, 2005
    8 miles from the Apple store at Tysons (No. VA)
    Awwwww.....they're cute little fellows! And growing so quickly, too! Great shots you got of them!
     
    Clix Pix, May 21, 2007
    #17
  18. Louis Champan

    Louis Champan

    17,978
    Jul 13, 2005
    Newcastle, Washington
    Great set Frits. A first for me to see these cute little critters.

    Louie
     
    Louis Champan, May 21, 2007
    #18
  19. Rich Gibson

    Rich Gibson

    1,027
    Feb 7, 2005
    Annandale, VA
    The second one is great. It looks scared.

    Rich
     
    Rich Gibson, May 21, 2007
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  20. TOLady

    TOLady

    14,461
    Mar 31, 2005
    Toronto Canada
    My favourite is the first one for the peekaboo effect :smile:. These are terrific, Frits. Not a bad day at golf, fore sure! :wink: How do you carry all your camera gear in your golf bag????? :biggrin:
     
    TOLady, May 21, 2007
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