barred owl

[denis]

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!
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[mkybear]

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

[Misty01]

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  
~ Crystal ~

[Moira]

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

[denis]

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

[Bird Brain]

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

Jo-Anne  

[mr.sharp-photo]

nice.
actually, damn nice.

[denis]

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

[ravynne40]

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

[denis]

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

[Photoman]

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

Clemens

[denis]

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