I figure I might as well make this owl week. This is the third species that I saw last weekend in British Columbia. The saw whet owl is one of the smallest owls in North America. They weigh only about 2.8 ounces and are just 7 inches tall. When perched and sleeping in a tree, their round appearance is about the size of a softball. They are strictly nocturnal and sleep throughout the day, hidden deep within the foliage of trees. I kept going back to visit this one, hoping that it would wake up for just a second. It finally rewarded me with a single eye glance. Nikon D700 with Nikkor 70-200mm lens (at 200mm) ISO 800, f/4 at 1/60th of a second.
Saw whets do have the cute factor going for them. Got to hold one at a bird of prey presentation. And I have a shot of 2 of them taken at VINS [Vermont Institute of Natural Science in Quechee] at the above link. There also was one sleeping on Hellcat trail at Parker River last fall. I love the soft pine needles framing your shot. And the look it gave you is priceless, kinda like, I’m sleeping but I know you’re here.
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Rather looks like a wink! Waaay precious.
Hi!
Cute owl! Real good photo!
I having a blog with photos too on the adress above. Lovely photos that you have!
Best regards Anna
Thanks Anna, I like that first picture in your gallery section of the mink. I’ve yet to get a picture of one of those. Nice monkeys too.
Thanks for looking! I am happy you liked them!
Best regards Anna
So it’s more the size of a robin or other common bird we see all the time. But what a cutie.
Saw whets do have the cute factor going for them. Got to hold one at a bird of prey presentation. And I have a shot of 2 of them taken at VINS [Vermont Institute of Natural Science in Quechee] at the above link. There also was one sleeping on Hellcat trail at Parker River last fall. I love the soft pine needles framing your shot. And the look it gave you is priceless, kinda like, I’m sleeping but I know you’re here.
Thanks Rachel, and nice shot of the two saw whets that you took. Your little guys were a little more awake I see.
So cute, I want to hold him.
I am in love with this little guy! BTW perfect picture for next year’s holiday cards.
This has been an extraordinary week in Crane- land. I’ve loved every image you’ve posted. Wow! And it’s only Thursday.
Thanks Sally, not much not to like about owls.
I see a Nat Geo Xmas card winner. Beyond cute.
Simply A M A Z I N G shot!
That picture and edxperience is so awesome!
Lovely shot Sean. Great colors.