Bashful by TwoPynts
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Thanks for all the great feedback on yesterday's bald eagle photo, EAGLE I. Your kind words and feedback mean a lot to me.
I was lucky enough to capture 2 raptors in this photo, but unfortunately only the tree bark in front of the foremost one came out in sharp focus. :( Still, I thought this image conveyed the humbling experience it must be for a little screech owl to meet a bald eagle. When you are only about 8 inches long, you start to look like lunch. Or perhaps he was just bashful and couldn't meet the gaze of the camera's eye.
I also have a photo of a broad winged hawk, but I'm not happy with it so probably won't post it. So this maybe be the last photo from my raptor series. I hope you've enjoyed meeting these magnificent creatures as much as I have! :o]
Olympus C5050 and PhotoshopCS
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EASTERN SCREECH OWL (Otus asio)
DESCRIPTION:
The Screech Owl is one of our smallest owls, measuring only 8 to 9 inches in length. They have yellow eyes and prominent eartufts which aren't ears at all but simply elongated feathers on the top of the head. Screech Owls are noted for occurring in two distinct color phases, red and gray. Their small size and distinct ear tufts lead many people to believe that the screech owl is actually a baby Great Horned Owl.
HABITS AND HABITATS:
Screech Owls are quite common in the Southeast US and live in a variety of habitats. Woodlands are preferred, especially those with conifers present. Screech Owls are quite adaptable and often will live even in suburban areas if suitable nesting sites are available. Screech owls make their nests in tree cavities, either naturally occurring ones or abandoned woodpecker holes. They will often readily accept artificial nest boxes as well. They do not bring in any nesting material, instead laying their eggs directly on the wooden chips and debris found on the floor of the cavity. Two to six eggs are laid, usually in April, and require around 26 days to hatch. They are strong, faithful incubators, often reluctant to leave the nest even when disturbed. The female Screech Owl does most of the incubating of the eggs, but both parents are involved in caring for the young after hatching. By day, Screech Owls sit quietly among the branches of a tree. If danger threatens, these little owls protect themselves by elongating their bodies and extending their ear tufts to resemble and blend into the tree branches. They shut their eyes down to a mere slit and remain perfectly still until the threat has passed. By night, they are fierce hunters, preying on mice, insects, snakes, lizards, crayfish, salamanders, and even other birds.
HISTORY:
Screech Owls get their name from their call, which can often be heard right at dark. An old saying is that hearing the call of the Screech Owl means that someone is going to die! Actually, the Screech Owl has two calls, one a mournful wailing sound, and the other a plaintive, tremulous whistle which is often heard after the first call is repeated one or more times. The Screech Owl, due to its small size and adaptability, is often found living in close proximity to humans. People with large picture windows and sliding glass doors near wooded areas where screech owls live, are sometimes surprised by owls which accidentally fly into the glass, sometimes merely stunning themselves, but often resulting in serious injury or death to the bird. Screech Owls often hunt in the grassy and brushy borders along our highways and are often hit by cars as they fly low across the roadway. The Screech Owl, like all other birds of prey, are protected by state and federal laws.
To find out more, visit WildWNC.org or The Owl Pages.
Comments (27)
marybelgium
Amazing...very well done !
diomedes66
Magnificent shot with wonderful texture. I really like the depth-of-field with the Eagle in the background. Bravo, well done! VOTE
Ladyhawk
OUUU WHOA!! exquisit, this is perfection,I love the way the owl is alittle bit soft it makes the whole shot flow in utter perfection!!aww come on I want to see the broad winged hawk PLEASE!! you have any redtail hawk shots? BRAVO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!(V)!!!!!!:0) @-}-- @-}--
gwfa
beautiful shot!
soulofharmony
heheh very bashful.. in a graceful way superb p'graphy...:).. sublime
cynlee
a unique capture! he looks lost in thought... luv the dof! :]
Haeberle
Nice pose ! Titel is right :-)
WandM
Please don't let hear the call of the Screech Owl ;~) So sorry about the hunt and the cars! A beautiful composed image!
sossy
the saying comes from the indians I heard! amazing lighted and impressive POV! wonderful textures and pose of the owl! ;o)
DELMUR
oh-la-la-la-c'est-ma-gni-fi-que! (DARIO MORENO)
nelsone
Beautifully done, certainly focussed well enough to share, but the interpretation seems, um,... anthropomorphic?
romanceworks
Wonderful shot and i like the out of focus look - also how the tree bark and owl feathers look so similar. Grand little drama between these two exquisite creatures. :o) CC
blacq_nyght_vampyre
It looks like the owl is bashful from the Eagle!! A very awesome capture and I love your information!
Lledeline
Amazing ! Very beautiful.
Cosme..D..Churruca
Fantastic capture... the pose is genial !
AAlexJ
Great capture !
Zacko
Wonderful photo! And very informative presentation!!! Enjoy your weekend!!! #:o)
DJB
I sure like how they blend in with the tree bark. Excellent with the eagle blurred out in back!
logiloglu
what an expression. most excellent use of DOF. a wonderful photography,Kort.!!!!!!!! #:O) !!!!!
hotracer2
Great shot, even if it wasn't what you wanted, it has met my taste for beauty of nature!!!!"v"
parb1194
Simply splendid. A most excellent capture. ;o)
sharky_
The Eagle must be on the little owls mind. Avoid eye contack!...lol. Excellent Capture. Aloha
Mimey
Stunning picture!!! That's no question: vote and fav
UKmac
Great shot, I like the way the owl is looking down and to one side.
ModestyB
LOL!!!!! Lovley capture!! The owl looks a bit shy for that whiteheased eagle in back.
jcv2
Incredibly close shot! Wow! rolls eyes It acts like a branch!? Never heared owl doing that! Thank you for sharing the info and this wonderful capture!
MoppelundWilli
wonderful shot! vote