Barn Owl Juveniles by TomDart

Photography • Animals • posted on Feb 07, 2010

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Description

When close to a barn owl, there is the feeling of something very primitive. These young owls were on a perch at a rehab center, swaying back and forth together, shoulder to shoulder. They wanted me gone. A couple of clicks of the camera and I left. The nest tree was cut down and that explains three healthy owls together at the center. When these grow enough in size and ability, they will be released to the wild. Though one of the most efficient night hunters of mice, voles and other small critters the barn owl is endangered in many areas. Loss of habitat is one reason. Their lifespan in the wild is about 4 years maximum and the infant mortality rate is high. It is not common for the raptor center I visit to have barn owls. We are fortunate these were saved and hope they make it to the wild again as capable raptors.

Comments (28)

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flavia49

7:30AM | Sun, 07 February 2010

great capture!

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ragouc

8:01AM | Sun, 07 February 2010

Very good shot.

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Rainastorm

8:16AM | Sun, 07 February 2010

Totally awesome capture here...very cool:-)

Foto-Arte

8:28AM | Sun, 07 February 2010

Fantastic capture of these beautiful owls!

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traceyjane

8:51AM | Sun, 07 February 2010

beautiful capture

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mermaid

9:11AM | Sun, 07 February 2010

they are so totally awesome creatures and you did them justice in this fine shot!

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Erestorfan

9:54AM | Sun, 07 February 2010

I just LOVE their heart-shaped faces. Owl are such awesome creatures. And I'm glad these three will have a chance to be released.

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J5ive

10:01AM | Sun, 07 February 2010

That is a Great Shot! They are Beautiful.

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kbrog

10:03AM | Sun, 07 February 2010

Excellent capture! Beautiful Owls.

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DEWoodward

10:45AM | Sun, 07 February 2010

Superb capture!

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prutzworks

12:28PM | Sun, 07 February 2010

great shot

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jendellas

1:19PM | Sun, 07 February 2010

Beautiful capture, hope they get released safely!!!

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Ionel

1:31PM | Sun, 07 February 2010

Beautiful image, Tom! :)

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kgb224

3:28PM | Sun, 07 February 2010

What a pity to hear of such a sad story. Luckily they were saved my friend. Superb capture of these animals.

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NightGallery

3:34PM | Sun, 07 February 2010

What a face! Such a complex set of feathers. Very nice capture.

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sandra46

4:51PM | Sun, 07 February 2010

SPECTACULAR SHOT!!!!!!!

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psyoshida

7:37PM | Sun, 07 February 2010

Beautiful creatures. I did not know they were so endangered. What a shame!!! Thanks for the beautiful photo and information.

CaressingTheDark

10:38PM | Sun, 07 February 2010

beautiful photography

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durleybeachbum

7:11AM | Mon, 08 February 2010

Outstanding!

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Hendesse

11:26AM | Mon, 08 February 2010

Excellent shot, fantastic details!

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dochtersions

8:11AM | Thu, 11 February 2010

Just wonderful to look at them, so close together. Very special shot you've made here. Thanks you so much for telling that story too. I'm very fond of owls. (haha, not in the way to eat, I hope you do understand(?)) In our garden, in the evening we can often hear a tawny owl.

lucindawind

7:29AM | Fri, 12 February 2010

they are so cute . .I love owls .. beautiful capture!

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