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Photography => Ontario Birds => Topic started by: denis on November 29, 2009, 04:17:43 PM

Title: barred owl
Post by: denis on November 29, 2009, 04:17:43 PM

was up in presq-isle PP,on sat,with the intention of hopefully finding a barred owl,as there have been quite a few reports of sightings,over the last couple of weeks.we were not dissapointed,as we rounded a curve on the road,in the park,and a small crowd was gathered,on i side of the road,while this owl was on the other.he totally ignored us,as he went about his business,as i witnessed him swoop down,2x,and come up with a vole,which he took to a nearby pine,swallowed it,and returned,all in a time frame of about 5 min.,each.when everyone left,he was still perched there,intent on his hunting!
http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2584/414 ... 0dc6_o.jpg (http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2584/4144196549_07c2700dc6_o.jpg)
http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2659/414 ... 21aa_o.jpg (http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2659/4144196847_64100321aa_o.jpg)
http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2703/414 ... 78fb_o.jpg (http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2703/4144958018_1b94f278fb_o.jpg)
http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2574/414 ... c5bc_o.jpg (http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2574/4144957278_784b2ec5bc_o.jpg)
http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2803/414 ... b043_o.jpg (http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2803/4144197451_0f056fb043_o.jpg)

Title: Ok thats it!
Post by: mkybear on November 29, 2009, 04:46:54 PM

Nice work......Very nice & I agree lets do Amherst Island maybe once before the end of year...
Plan to go back to Barrie next weekend for better loon pics. & not to far from Port Perry.

Again..Awesome shots!!!!!

mike

email me if you or anyone else is interested in a day trip.
CHEERS

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Post by: Misty01 on November 29, 2009, 07:05:48 PM

Denis I love the first and second to last photo's they are stunning!! Thanks for sharing I really enjoyed all of these photo's. How sweet is it when you make a long drive and it pays out  :D
~ Crystal ~

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Post by: Moira on November 29, 2009, 07:37:12 PM

Great shots Denis.  I like #2 for the sole reason that the owl is in a different position than usual.

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Post by: denis on November 29, 2009, 07:41:13 PM

thanks mike and crystal.
yes,the trip was worth it,just to be fortunate enough to see this wonderful bird.
mike! anytime! just let me know when you want to go,and i will fit it in,and any day trip,for that matter.
denis

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Post by: Bird Brain on November 29, 2009, 09:19:48 PM

Denis ... Wow, those are truly beautiful photos.

Jo-Anne  :)

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Post by: mr.sharp-photo on November 29, 2009, 10:50:35 PM

nice.
actually, damn nice. :)

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Post by: denis on November 30, 2009, 09:53:31 AM

thanks,moira,jo-anne,and yogi!
glad you guys,enjoyed them,as i sure enjoyed taking them.
denis

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Post by: ravynne40 on November 30, 2009, 09:11:59 PM

fabulous shots Denis!  have to ask, what lens are you using ..your pictures are so clear ! (sorry if i being nosy, just curious)
i have been following a lot of your pictures, truly beautiful!

Irene :)

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Post by: denis on November 30, 2009, 09:16:02 PM

thanks irene,for the nice comments.i just recently acquired a canon 500 IS L f/4 lens.it,s the main reason my pics have improved.
denis

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Post by: Photoman on November 30, 2009, 09:16:56 PM

Nice shots... as always. Great find. I hope I get one this year too.

Clemens 8)

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Post by: denis on November 30, 2009, 09:19:41 PM

thanks clemens,oh,and moira too.now,i,m hoping to find a snowy,before the end of the year.
denis