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Great Horned owl newborns

Discussion in 'Birds' started by Frits, May 13, 2007.

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  1. Frits

    Frits

    12,515
    Mar 25, 2005
    near Montreal, Canada
    In the woods near where I live I found a nest of Great Horned owls. There were 2 newborns in the nest.
    Taken from a fair distance...

    D2x, Nikkor Ai 400mm f/3.5 + TC-201
    original.
    NIKON D2X    ---    400mm    f/6.0    1/30s    ISO 200


    The following 3: D2x, Nikkor Ai 400mm f/3.5 + TC-14E

    original.
    NIKON D2X    ---    400mm    f/5.0    1/80s    ISO 160


    original.
    NIKON D2X    ---    400mm    f/5.0    1/100s    ISO 160


    One of the parents shot through the branches at quite a long distance - wary of my presence. A poor shot, but I'll be back...:smile:

    original.
    NIKON D2X    ---    400mm    f/5.0    1/320s    ISO 160
     
    Frits, May 13, 2007
    #1
  2. hangin tree

    hangin tree

    8,564
    Sep 17, 2006
    Northern Alabama
    Cute, They almost look to big for the nest. Nice Capture Frits
     
    hangin tree, May 13, 2007
    #2
  3. catalyst

    catalyst Subscribing Member

    9,216
    May 18, 2005
    Western Slope of Colorado
    Hey Frits -

    As some of us down here would say - "What a lucky dog you are!" to be able to witness, let alone photograph, these amazing creatures.

    If you're not familiar with it, that slang is complimentary, BTW - LOL . . .

    I love owls (although I don't see them nearly often enough), and my wife's grandmother's name was Athena.

    Very well done, and thanks for sharing them -

    Eric
     
    catalyst, May 13, 2007
    #3
  4. EastCoastFlyer

    EastCoastFlyer

    800
    Dec 8, 2006
    North Florida, North Delaware, or in the air betwe
    Beautiful and fortunate shots! I've been able to photograph nesting adults, but never ones so young. Some day.... Thanks for sharing these!
     
    EastCoastFlyer, May 13, 2007
    #4
  5. davidwcramer

    davidwcramer

    5,355
    Jan 14, 2006
    Placitas, New Mexico
    Very nice shots Frits. I had the good fortune to photograph some Great Horned and their chicks last year, so I'm hoping to find them again. Usually the Owls are only out at night, but with extra mouths to feed they have to hunt longer into the mornings.
     
    davidwcramer, May 13, 2007
    #5
  6. cajun angel

    cajun angel

    19,893
    Feb 6, 2006
    TX originally from Louisiana
    Well Frits! Guess I'm gonna have to walk to Canada! I have yet to see an owl in the wild! Love the one of the baby yawning - priceless! Great photos all of them!
     
    cajun angel, May 13, 2007
    #6
  7. BostonRott

    BostonRott

    13,855
    Aug 1, 2006
    Massachusetts
    They are adorable!!! So fuzzy, ya want to give 'em a hug.

    I hope you'll keep us updated with their growth! :smile:
     
    BostonRott, May 13, 2007
    #7
  8. Gale

    Gale

    978
    Jan 26, 2005
    Viera Fl
    Cute alert:>))
    Nice shots
    Great find
     
    Gale, May 14, 2007
    #8
  9. dmwphoto

    dmwphoto

    22,474
    Mar 18, 2005
    Richmond, Va
    an outstanding opportunitty well captured. Way to go Frits
     
    dmwphoto, May 14, 2007
    #9
  10. Flew

    Flew

    994
    Jan 25, 2005
    Alabama
    Cute shots Frits. :smile:
     
    Flew, May 14, 2007
    #10
  11. Anthony747

    Anthony747

    9,393
    May 20, 2005
    Hazlet Township, NJ USA
    Very nice catch...fur balls :) 

    Anthony
     
    Anthony747, May 14, 2007
    #11
  12. Frits

    Frits

    12,515
    Mar 25, 2005
    near Montreal, Canada
    Thanks all!
    I just received my Ai 400mm on Friday and it was nice to "catch something" its first weekend.
    This was actually at my golf course. I have been checking this pretty large nest since a few years (falcons have occupied it some years ago). While playing on Saturday I noticed the owls and went back to shoot these on Sunday.
    Unfortunately it is in some fairly dense shaded woods. I shot at low shutter speed and some fairly aggressive PS "Shadows & Highlights" was needed. This degraded the images somewhat, but nice nevertheless.
    Maybe I'll yet turn into a "birder" :smile:
     
    Frits, May 14, 2007
    #12
  13. Phil K

    Phil K Subscribing Member

    16,946
    Apr 30, 2005
    Hong Kong
    Very nice captures with your new lens.
     
    Phil K, May 14, 2007
    #13
  14. jryoung1947

    jryoung1947

    1,456
    Nov 17, 2006
    Lakeland FL
    Always a pleasure. You have some neat ideas and gear..... You need to organize a "shoot" in your area sometime.
     
    jryoung1947, May 14, 2007
    #14
  15. Gunnerisac

    Gunnerisac

    1,127
    Oct 4, 2005
    Louisville, KY
    Very nice. A very nice birdie! Sorry, couldn't resist.

    Paul C
     
    Gunnerisac, May 14, 2007
    #15
  16. Frits

    Frits

    12,515
    Mar 25, 2005
    near Montreal, Canada
    I would have preferred an Eagle, but.....:smile: (couldn't resist either LOL).
     
    Frits, May 14, 2007
    #16
  17. mike mac

    mike mac

    12,409
    Jan 25, 2005
    East Norriton, PA
    Frits Great captures you must have been thrilled to find these guys
     
    mike mac, May 14, 2007
    #17
  18. GonzoBernelli

    GonzoBernelli

    5,093
    Nov 11, 2005
    Houston, TX
    #3 is great - one tired little bird up there and it appears its sibling has already "crashed and burned". Mom or Dad is sure giving you "the look".

    Wonderful shots, all.
     
    GonzoBernelli, May 14, 2007
    #18
  19. james thiel

    james thiel

    8,693
    May 15, 2005
    Mill Creek, WA.
    Well done Frits. We went looking for owls Saturday morning. Did lots of walking but never found one. I envy you to have these so close to home.
     
    james thiel, May 14, 2007
    #19
  20. Commodorefirst

    Commodorefirst Admin/Moderator Administrator

    20,230
    May 1, 2005
    Missouri
    nice work Frits, good to see that you have a nest to visit with your new toy!

    Keep up the good work.

    Wade
     
    Commodorefirst, May 14, 2007
    #20
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