Short-eared owls fly low to the ground, scanning for any potential prey. I watched as this guy dove several times into the grass in pursuit of voles. Photographed at Boundary Bay, just over the US border in British Columbia, Canada. Nikon D800 with Nikkor 200-400mm lens (at 400mm) ISO 1250, f/5 at 1/1000th of a second.
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Short-eared owls fly low to the ground, scanning for any potential prey. I watched as this guy dove several times into the grass in pursuit of voles. Photographed at Boundary Bay, just over the US border in British Columbia, Canada. Nikon D800 with Nikkor 200-400mm lens (at 400mm) ISO 1250, f/5 at 1/1000th of a second.
Owls always look so pissed off and intense. Relax. Lighten up owls. You’ll go farther in life if you smile more. Everyone loves a smile. Even voles.
Big wing span to go with his short ears!
Love it! And the location!
It doesn’t get better than a large bird flying directly towards the lens. If only they would do that more often. Nice capture, Sean!
oh what great pic. he looks like he is in hurry to get local dinner for the night.
The wingspan on this guy is truly impressive! (Especially relative to what we can see of his body size.) Must have been so fun to watch.