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Tawny Frogmouth

© Mitch Spence

Tawny Frogmouth

Uploaded: October 01, 2015 | Entered: October 01, 2015 05:40:41

Description

Says happy T~K~W day to you. This is a rework of this striking bird, a native of Australia, I understand. Although he looks much like an owl, he isn't in that family.

Category: Animals

Exif: F Number: 6.3, Exposure Bias Value: -1.00, ExposureTime: 1/100 seconds, Flash: did not fire., ISO: 800, White balance: Auto white balance, FocalLength: 165.00 mm, Model: NIKON D80

Comments

Debbie Bray October 01, 2015

You're spot on with your bird information, Mitch! He is indeed a Tawny Frogmouth, not at all related to the owl family, and he is an Australian native! We have them here, they are very common, and they make a funny little muted noise. They look just like the branches they sit in, and generally sit down low in a tree, its hard to spot them! What a lovely capture, I love his little cross eyes look, he must be tired! #1638773

Kathy Salerni level-classic October 01, 2015

Beautifully captured, Mitch! They blend so well with the trees and great spotting it on your part! #11380758

frank w. degenhardt October 02, 2015

I thank you for the look at this bird that is certainly something new for me and thank Debbie for the information about it. its always a thrill to see things I would never have if not on BP. You did excellent work in bringing out the details and colors, how they match the tree and then the eyes that stand out. Gorgeous look at this most amazing looking fella Mitch. #11381001

Dayna Cain level-classic October 02, 2015

Amazing shot Mitch! #11381109

Karen E. Gold level-classic October 02, 2015

What a awesome capture Mitch and thanks for the info Debbie. #11381255

Marilyn K. Lincecum level-classic October 02, 2015

An awesome animal portrait. Wonderful tones, texture and DOF. His feathers do look just like the bark and I love his sad little face and eyes. Great job and I hope we see this one again. #11381522

John Connolly October 03, 2015

I have a soft spot for the beautiful birds Mitch! Possibly because we are both Australian! A wonderful capture beautifully presented! #11381842

Emile Abbott level-deluxe October 04, 2015

He looks sad. Great details, Mitch. #11382143

Amanda D. Austwick level-classic November 07, 2015

Great details and history of this of this little bird, that I would never have seen unless you posted it here! #11396128

Sylvia Rourke level-classic November 14, 2015

Excellent capture of such an unusual bird, he does look sad and cross eyed - wonder what's troubling him! #11398996

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