Is this a barn owl?
luciddreamer Senior Member  861 posts Joined Jun 2009 Location: NE Indiana More info | Nov 25, 2009 11:23 | #1 Is this a barn owl? materialism ~
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artyman Sleepless in Hampshire  More info | Nov 25, 2009 11:36 | #2 I don't think so, I'm pretty sure it is the genus rusticus wirus Art that takes you there. http://www.artyman.co.uk
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Nov 25, 2009 12:21 | #3 hmmm, I think you're right. I was thinking grapevinicus wrappedupicus but rusticus wirus seem more likely. Sure had me fooled from the highway at 6 am. Thanks for the ID. materialism ~
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sparker1 Cream of the Crop  29,368 posts Likes: 294 Joined Nov 2004 Location: Sierra Vista, AZ More info | Nov 25, 2009 12:30 | #4 Commonly known as the junkyard owl. Stan (See my gallery at http://www.pbase.com/sparker1
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doable Senior Member  700 posts Joined Apr 2008 Location: Nova Scotia More info | Nov 25, 2009 12:57 | #5 It looks like it's half cat, weird loooking critter. Would love to see a close-up of one of those, never heard of them. I Love my Canon,
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Nov 25, 2009 13:26 | #6 I think Nova Scotia is a little out of it's range. This was in the Great Lakes area. They might reach there as global warming continues. materialism ~
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Cyclop Cream of the Crop 6,899 posts Joined Jun 2007 More info | Nov 25, 2009 16:36 | #7 LOL! Looks pretty cool. Canon 50D w/grip, Canon 7D, Mark II w/grip, Tokina UWA 11-16 2.8, Canon 17-55 2.8 IS, Canon 70-200 2.8 L IS, Canon 300 4 L IS, Canon 400 5.6 L, Canon 100 "macro" 2.8, Canon 60 "macro" 2.8, Canon Extender 1.4xII, Gitzo 3531S tripod w/Markins M20 ballhead, Gitzo GT2531EX tripod, Bogen-Manfrotto 681B monopod w/3232 head.
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Nov 25, 2009 17:31 | #8 Cyclop wrote in post #9082020  LOL! Looks pretty cool.
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ajosteve Cream of the Crop  16,468 posts Likes: 8 Joined Sep 2007 Location: Grand Canyon Arizona More info | Nov 25, 2009 19:12 | #9 Excellent capture! This one really posed nicely for you...heh..heh. Steve
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PaulA Cream of the Crop  More info | Nov 25, 2009 19:47 | #10 Would love to see an in-flight shot of this metallic owl. GearList
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dbriz POTN MILLIONAIRE  8,984 posts Joined Feb 2009 Location: Arrowhead of Minnesota More info | Nov 25, 2009 20:17 | #12 It is amazing you captured him in this motionless state... I read that when they are "wired" they are impossible to photograph........... great work.... 7d, 50D, 400mm f/5.6, 300mm f/4, 70-200mm f/4 IS, 50mm f/1.8
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Nov 25, 2009 20:31 | #13 ajosteve wrote in post #9082791 Excellent capture! This one really posed nicely for you...heh..heh. Yes, he didn't move for almost a quarter mile walk to the barn. Amazing poser! materialism ~
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Nov 25, 2009 20:34 | #14 luciddreamer wrote in post #9083226 Yes, he didn't move for almost a quarter mile walk to the barn. Amazing poser! Paul A wrote in post #9082980 Would love to see an in-flight shot of this metallic owl. I almost got one of those. I had to keep my friend from going up there and throwing it down. materialism ~
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Nov 25, 2009 20:36 | #15 JTF wrote in post #9083107 Very elusive species indeed. My very first sighting! materialism ~
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