Burrowing owls

I am not much of a real birder but was lucky enough to be invited by Kevin and Ann to shoot some burrowing owls. They are charming creatures and not very big. We were shooting a nesting pair with several fledglings. The parents would scold us soundly (especially the female) then when they got used to our presence they started bringing food back to the burrow to feed their critters.
I was using my 40D and either my 70-300 DO or my wife's 100-400 L, sometimes with a Kenko 1.4X TC The wife used Kevin's 100-400 L and soon discovered that his lens is much sharper than hers. Hers is now at the canon service center
Yes they are a bit soft but here they are any way. Hope you enjoy them.

You put the left leg in, you put the left leg out...............

Great series, Skip!

Love the first one!

Very nice.

Very nice series, and what a wonderful opportunity to see and shoot some cute critters!

OMG, Burrowing Owls are funny enough, but when you catch them doing the hokey-pokey, that's over the TOP!

Excellent shots Skip!

Great photos Skip.

Excellent shots Skip, I love seeing these owls...way too cute!

You got some great shots, Skip.

awesome shots !

Thanks for all comments guys. Yes they are way too cute.

Good news on the lens front, it should arrive tomorrow from the Canon service center. Can't wait to see the improvement (trying to maintain a positive attitude).

Great series Skip. I especially like #2. Excellent.

Hope the lens repair does the trick.

Skip Souza wrote in post #8113831
Thanks for all comments guys. Yes they are way too cute.

Good news on the lens front, it should arrive tomorrow from the Canon service center. Can't wait to see the improvement (trying to maintain a positive attitude).

You know I've never been very happy with my 100-400 and this experience of yours makes me think I should send mine in for a check...

Be sure and let us know the results.

Those are awesome Skip! Very nice!