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Northern Pygmy Owl - # 1

© John Tubbs
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Northern Pygmy Owl - # 1

Uploaded: September 23, 2008

Description

ISO 400, f/5.6, 1/200 sec, Canon 500mm IS lens + 1.4X extender, tripod. Our backyard is set up as a woodland garden, designed to be bird friendly. We get a variety of birds (72 species logged in the yard so far), but I never expected to have a visit from this bird! This is a very small (slightly less than 7" in length, smaller than a robin) owl that is active in the daytime. It is very aggressive, feeding mainly on smaller birds, but also on other small prey. It has been known to go after prey that is almost as large as it is - it is a fearless little bird. I first grabbed some shots with a smaller, 'portable' (by bird photography standards) rig and then when I was sure I had some decent shots, I grabbed the larger lens and camera and put it on a tripod for this shot.

Exif: F Number: 5.6, Exposure Bias Value: 0.33, ExposureTime: 1/200 seconds, Flash: did not fire, compulsory flash mode, ISO: 400, White balance: Manual white balance, FocalLength: 700.00 mm, Model: Canon EOS-1Ds Mark II

Comments

Denny E. Barnes level-deluxe September 23, 2008

Excellent capture of this little guy, John! Very beautiful clarity, detail and color captured here for that long of shot! I have several here but they are very camera shy and I've never been able to get a shot. Lucky you, very beautiful capture!!....Denny #1003938

Ben M. Trapnell September 23, 2008

What a wonderful capture. I shoot with a Sigma 300-800 5.6. I like the lens, but I can't imagine how nice having the IS is. #6502482

KARU WIJESUNDARA. A.N.P.A.S. September 23, 2008

GREAT CAPTURE AND THE PRESENTATION HERE.

KARU. #6502562

John Tubbs level-deluxe September 23, 2008

Thanks so much Denny, Ben and Karu! #6502918

Anne M. Young level-addict September 24, 2008

Stunning.... #6503784

Summer A. Kozisek September 24, 2008

Great capture John, how cool to have this guy show up in your yard! #6505412

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