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steven rose

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on: November 26, 2008, 08:27:14 PM
This was taken shortly after it was released Saturday at Leslie spit, it drank for awhile before flying off to perch for the evening. This is natural light not flash.

Steve
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Reply #1 on: November 26, 2008, 09:10:12 PM
Very neat pic.  A beautiful bird.  I love the bright yellow eyes.

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Reply #2 on: November 26, 2008, 09:40:26 PM
Very neat indeed. Did you get any shots of it drinking?
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Reply #3 on: November 27, 2008, 12:03:40 AM
Super capture Steven:):)
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Reply #4 on: November 27, 2008, 03:14:32 PM
Great shot, Steven. I wonder if it was the same bird that was released by the Toronto Wildlife Centre  after capturing it in a residential basement in the Broadview Danforth area. It had fallen down a disused chimney. It certainly looks none the worse for wear in your pic.
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Reply #5 on: November 27, 2008, 05:08:13 PM
Beautiful shot Steven!

Here's a picture of the Snowy that we saw out on the Spit the following day.  I would suspect it's the same bird but in your picture the owl appears more mature and not as heavily barred.  Maybe it's just the lighting or angle.

http://www.flickr.com/photos/23104674@N07/3063579031/in/set-72157610237424315/

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Reply #6 on: November 27, 2008, 07:38:49 PM
It is the one from the basement Al. Would not like to say if it's the same owl Walter. Missed the shots of it drinking Kin unfortunately next time!!!
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Reply #7 on: November 27, 2008, 08:05:02 PM
Great capture Steve, perfect lighting.

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Reply #8 on: November 28, 2008, 07:17:27 PM
Quote from: "Al Johnston"
...  after capturing it in a residential basement in the Broadview Danforth area. It had fallen down a disused chimney....


Do you have any more info on this?
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Reply #9 on: November 29, 2008, 10:53:27 AM
David, last Saturday Global TV showed this owl being released on the 6:00 PM news. I called Global and they referred me to The Toronto Wildlife Centre who explained that they rescued the Snowy from a basement in the Broadview Danforth area where it had apparently fallen down a disused chimney. They had it checked out by a veterinarian and then released it at the Leslie St. Conservation area. Steven, who posted the great photo has reason to believe that it's the same owl.
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Reply #10 on: November 29, 2008, 06:40:40 PM
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David, last Saturday Global TV showed this owl being released on the 6:00 PM news...


Sorry I missed the report.  Thanks for the info.
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