This burrowing owl was displaying the ability to turn its head 180 degrees, keeping an eye on a possible predator flying above (probably an eagle or a hawk). I took this one down in Cape Coral, Florida — one of the best places in the country to see burrowing owls. Nikon D300 with Nikkor 200-400mm lens (at 350mm) ISO 800, f/4.5 at 1/200th of a second
Hi Sean, that is a great image. The only image I have taken of owls was at the Hamilton NZ Zoo. I had to use flash because of the lack of light and the owl showed a kind of red eye that wasn’t really red in one eye and my software didn’t recognise it, so I’ll have to use the heavy artillery and paint it in PhotoShop.
Hi Lawrie, if possible, try getting that flash off camera either remotely or with a sync chord. That should help eliminate the red eye. The closer you are to the subject also helps. And then, of course, there’s always Photoshop.
Thanks Maria. Yes, burrowing owls are one of the few owls that are both diurnal and live in the ground. They live in burrows, usually in drier, sandy areas.
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Owls have always intrigued me. Something about their eyes and hoot.
Our integrity we guard—-With posture alert to danger—-Until our time comes nye.
Hi Sean, that is a great image. The only image I have taken of owls was at the Hamilton NZ Zoo. I had to use flash because of the lack of light and the owl showed a kind of red eye that wasn’t really red in one eye and my software didn’t recognise it, so I’ll have to use the heavy artillery and paint it in PhotoShop.
Hi Lawrie, if possible, try getting that flash off camera either remotely or with a sync chord. That should help eliminate the red eye. The closer you are to the subject also helps. And then, of course, there’s always Photoshop.
It’s a great picture. Very strange seeing an owl on sand.
Thanks Maria. Yes, burrowing owls are one of the few owls that are both diurnal and live in the ground. They live in burrows, usually in drier, sandy areas.
Peter nailed it again.
has any one seen this owl in calif.
Hi Michael, yes, burrowing owls are in California. I’ve seen them southeast of Los Angeles, but they do exist elsewhere in the state too.
Nicely done Sean. I love the fact that you named this picture “Exorcist Owl.” Classic.