avondale87 thanks for whoever started this  More info | Jul 31, 2018 02:48 | #121 Choderboy wrote in post #18674153  Another shot from the close encounter with the Powerful owl a few days ago That is one beautiful owl.
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Choderboy I like a long knob More info | Jul 31, 2018 03:41 | #122 avondale87 wrote in post #18674156 Choderboy wrote in post #18674153 Another shot from the close encounter with the Powerful owl a few days ago That is one beautiful owl. I was 5 metres away. They will usually sit still until you get within 2-3 metres and then they will leave. From accounts by David Fleay, author of 'Nightwatchmen of Bush and Plain'. I also saw this behaviour when a scissor lift was used when a Powerful owl took up residence in a warehouse in Sydney. I have been around 2 metres away a few times, all accidentally, but the Powl remained where it was in those cases. Dave
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avondale87 thanks for whoever started this More info | Thanks Dave
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Choderboy I like a long knob More info | Jul 31, 2018 03:52 | #124 I was looking up, to my left into a figtree, a common roost but could not see any Powls. So I was about to take another step to continue on to another roost when I realised she was very close to me, on the ground! The fig tree is on a steep hill so on one side of the tree they are about 20 metres above the ground, on the other side the branches hit the ground. 2nd shot shows why they are sometimes called a 'Hawk owl'  Image hosted by forum (925256) © Choderboy [SHARE LINK] THIS IS A LOW QUALITY PREVIEW. Please log in to see the good quality stuff.  Image hosted by forum (925257) © Choderboy [SHARE LINK] THIS IS A LOW QUALITY PREVIEW. Please log in to see the good quality stuff. Dave
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avondale87 thanks for whoever started this More info Post edited over 5 years ago by avondale87. | Wow
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Choderboy I like a long knob More info | Yep. Note that she turned her head with me so close. There does not seem to be any fear. Dave
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Lame-Duck I have indeed had pine nuts  More info | Jul 31, 2018 04:27 | #127 Choderboy wrote in post #18674173 I was looking up, to my left into a figtree, a common roost but could not see any Powls. So I was about to take another step to continue on to another roost when I realised she was very close to me, on the ground! The fig tree is on a steep hill so on one side of the tree they are about 20 metres above the ground, on the other side the branches hit the ground. 2nd shot shows why they are sometimes called a 'Hawk owl' Truly excellent shots, Dave!! LD, or Mike
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Jul 31, 2018 06:39 | #128 Choderboy wrote in post #18674169 I try not to be surprised by them and will shield my eyes with my hand if I get the chance as the two cases I am aware of when people were attacked they go for your eyes. Our Tawny Owls will do that. The English photographer Eric Hosking lost an eye that way. He entitled his autobiography "An Eye for a Bird". Canon 7D2 · 16-35 f/4L IS · 17-55 f/2.8 IS · 18-135 f/3.5-5.6 IS STM · 50 f/1.8 · 100 f/2.8 Macro · 100-400L IS II
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digitalparadise Awaiting the title ferry...  More info | Jul 31, 2018 09:50 | #129 You are lucky to have this access to owls like you do. We many but finding them is not easy. Image Editing OK
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Jul 31, 2018 11:19 | #130 Dano_nav wrote in post #18673884 Found this Barred Owl having a bad feather day...never seen this before... That is too funny. Great capture. 5DIII, 6D, 7D2, 5DMKIV,1DMK4,EOS-M,1DX
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Choderboy I like a long knob More info | Aug 01, 2018 03:48 | #131 Expectant dad demonstrating independently dilating pupils.  Image hosted by forum (925406) © Choderboy [SHARE LINK] THIS IS A LOW QUALITY PREVIEW. Please log in to see the good quality stuff.  Image hosted by forum (925407) © Choderboy [SHARE LINK] THIS IS A LOW QUALITY PREVIEW. Please log in to see the good quality stuff. Dave
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avondale87 thanks for whoever started this More info | Aug 01, 2018 03:53 | #132 Choderboy wrote in post #18674891 Expectant dad demonstrating independently dilating pupils. And a rare look at a pair of Powerful owl legs. Beautiful. Quite an adhering look in its eyes.
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Choderboy I like a long knob More info | Aug 01, 2018 04:20 | #133 Jack Dawe wrote in post #18674227 Our Tawny Owls will do that. The English photographer Eric Hosking lost an eye that way. He entitled his autobiography "An Eye for a Bird". I'll have to get a copy. Dave
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Choderboy I like a long knob More info | Aug 01, 2018 04:23 | #134 avondale87 wrote in post #18674893 Beautiful. Quite an adhering look in its eyes. Those pincers would grip! Owls have been in the news here. Some good, some sad. Yeah, Rodenticides are killing Owls everywhere. Dave
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avondale87 thanks for whoever started this More info | Aug 01, 2018 04:25 | #135 Choderboy wrote in post #18674901 Yeah, Rodenticides are killing Owls everywhere. Yes, so sad.
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