Apr 24, 2017 | AF-S 70-300mm f4.5-5.6G IF-ED VR, Barred Owl, Birds, Daily Image 2017, Nikon 1 V3
Barred Owl Again After seeing the Barred Owl last night, I went back the same location on tonight’s walkabout and amazingly, the same Barred Owl or a different one was in the area. Tonight’s images are a bit better; a little more light can make a big difference.
Apr 23, 2017 | AF-S 70-300mm f4.5-5.6G IF-ED VR, Barred Owl, Birds, Daily Image 2017, Nikon 1 V3
Although the Barred Owl is mostly active at night, it will also sometimes hunt in the daytime. Tonight, just after sunset, on my walkabout, this Barred Owl was hunting as I was walking down the trail in a heavily wooded, swampy forest preserve. It favors dense, thick woods with scattered clearings, especially with low-lying, swampy areas. After missing its prey, it perched in a tree along the trail. This image isn’t the best given the high ISO. Still, it gives a sense of what one might uncover on a walkabout in the woods.
Dec 24, 2014 | AF-S 70-200mm f/2.8 ED VR II, Barred Owl, Birds, Daily Image 2014, Nikon D300, Wildlife
Dreaming White Christmas Whoooo said it would snow today? We looked hard today for snow, but did not find it. Dreaming a White Christmas will be the norm this year. Merry Christmas anyway. May you and your family have a wonderful holiday.
Mar 6, 2013 | AF-S 70-200mm f/2.8 ED VR II, AF-S TC 2.0 E III Tele-converter, Barred Owl, Birds, Daily Image 2013, Nikon D300, Wildlife
This Barred Owl seems to frequent a neighbor’s backyard. Even with a tele-converter, it’s hard to get close enough for a good image in low light conditions. Since he hangs around the area, hopefully I’ll get more opportunities to capture a nice image. You would think that he would be easy to see against the white snow on the branches, but actually he really blends into the background. A good set of bins makes it easier.
