A couple of weeks ago, I posted Oriental scops owls. This species is called the Indian scops owl. It was taken on the same night — when we were able to locate four different kinds of owls in one relatively small area. By being so close to the owls (as well as by getting the flash off the top of my camera with a synch chord) I was able to get these shots without any red eye issues.
Yes, scops owls are all pretty small (although the Indian scops is one of the larger ones). This guy was probably about 8 or 9 inches from tail to top of head.
Thanks Lúcia. The little guy was wondering what that bright light was all about that was shining in his face. That’s why I like to get a couple of shots with nocturnal creatures and then move on.
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A couple of weeks ago, I posted Oriental scops owls. This species is called the Indian scops owl. It was taken on the same night — when we were able to locate four different kinds of owls in one relatively small area. By being so close to the owls (as well as by getting the flash off the top of my camera with a synch chord) I was able to get these shots without any red eye issues.
Great shot Sean. Nicely done.
gorgeous!
He looks as inquisitive about you as you are about him.
Great capture!
Handsome fella/lady. Is he as tiny as he looks? Or is that just a very big branch?
Yes, scops owls are all pretty small (although the Indian scops is one of the larger ones). This guy was probably about 8 or 9 inches from tail to top of head.
OOooo that is cool. Love his expression.
he looks just like my scottish fold!!
Thanks Luane, now I know what a Scottish fold is.
This little owl seems very curious about you.
Lovely shot! 😉
Thanks Lúcia. The little guy was wondering what that bright light was all about that was shining in his face. That’s why I like to get a couple of shots with nocturnal creatures and then move on.