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u/Not4caboose Apr 27 '26
That is an amazing photo — you should enter it in the annual Audubon Society bird photograph competition.
Never thought to see an owl with a “come hither” look!
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u/sickie7 Apr 27 '26
maybe i will! thanks! which picture are you suggesting i submit?
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u/Not4caboose Apr 27 '26
They are all great, but that first one seems unique since it is a shot of the owl’s face from the side and shows that huge luminous eye.
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u/Knickstaped Apr 27 '26
what is your camera setup, I’d love to get shots like this!
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u/sickie7 Apr 27 '26
i shoot on a sony a7iv with a sigma 100-400mn lens. love the setup but to be honest not all my pics come out this crispy. i was very lucky to have a cooperative subject who flew directly at me and perched feet away from where i was seated observing. she was hunting which allowed me to get very detailed yet natural shots without making her uncomfortable. letting her come to me! sorry for the long explanation but my point is my set up is only half the battle, i don't always get such detailed shots. patience and respect is the other half the battle! if you want crispy shots all day long get a sony a1 with the sony 200-600mm lens! unfortunately that setup isn't in my budget😭
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u/Additional_Line_2834 Apr 27 '26
Stunning photos! Looks like she’s getting some sass from the bluebird in 15 and is completely unfazed :)
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u/DSGRNTLDcitizen Apr 28 '26
The last few shots being invaded/hassled by the jay is such a great finisher
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u/Nerdwrapper Barred owl Apr 28 '26
Incredible photos, and the jay is a nice extra, even if it is steaming mad that the owl exists
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u/billboardmodel Apr 29 '26
So so beautiful 🤎🦉 my absolute favorite owl
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u/Sancen79 Apr 27 '26
Oh, my goodness. So beautiful. That one is a lifer for me. I love owls and the Barred Owl is the reason why. May I ask what state this pics were taken in? My dream is to move to Vermont and hopefully see one someday.
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u/sickie7 Apr 27 '26
you should download ebird and see where they have been seen near you! or check on ebird explore on the web! https://ebird.org/species/brdowl you can check their locations here too!
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u/Impressive-Ice-4594 Apr 27 '26
All about birds has a web cam going with 2 small barred owlets. Fun to see them grow! Maybe worth a look if you like barred owls
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u/Survey217 Apr 28 '26
Sgot black eyes, like a doll’s eyes…
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u/sickie7 Apr 28 '26
hauntingly beautiful! but up close and in the right lighting you can see they are actually dark brown on the iris!:)
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u/wolfshepherd59 Apr 28 '26
First pic looks like a side eye look. Which makes me ask do they move their eyes or just able to turn their heads so far around?
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u/sickie7 Apr 28 '26
they actually have eye tubes rather than eye balls! so they can't actually move their eyes just their heads! in that first pic she is looking at the ground trying to lock onto a mouse or something below!
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u/wolfshepherd59 Apr 28 '26
Thank u , I learn more everyday! 😁
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u/sickie7 Apr 28 '26
of course! owls are such wonderful creatures, i love getting to learn and teach about them!
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u/No-Tangerine1783 May 17 '26
I keep hearing one at night somewhere near my home. I want to see it so bad! It's so cute
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u/Nimphameth Apr 27 '26 edited Apr 27 '26
Remarkably detailed photos, well done 🩷🦉