1-888-667-0559 Contact Us

Eating crow - barred owl


Posted by RLK on Mon Apr 20, 2015 10:38 pm

All times are UTC-05:00

Reply to topic  
 First unread post  | 16 posts |  Page 1 of 1
Image
I was attracted to this owl by the sound of mobbing crows. When I got there another person had just witnessed it catching one of the crows. I have never seen a crow captured by a raptor so this was a first for me. I watched it eat nearly the whole thing.

Canon 7D2, 500mm f4L IS II, ISO 640, f 5.6, 1/125 sec, manual exposure, tripod
Bob Kothenbeutel
Website (under construction) www.rlkimages.photoshelter.com

User avatar
Posted by:
RLK
Forum Contributor
Location: Washington state
Member #:01370
Posts: 3774
Joined: 9 Dec 2009
View portfolio
Visit website

   

by anupbunny on Mon Apr 20, 2015 11:28 pm
anupbunny
Forum Contributor
Posts: 1425
Joined: 20 Dec 2012
WOW.. What a moment you have captured here.
Thanks,
Anupam Dash
http://www.flickr.com/photos/anupam2005/
 

by EscapeFL on Tue Apr 21, 2015 2:27 am
EscapeFL
Forum Contributor
Posts: 123
Joined: 31 May 2014
Nice catch.
 

by Gaurav Mittal on Tue Apr 21, 2015 4:09 am
User avatar
Gaurav Mittal
Forum Contributor
Posts: 4079
Joined: 21 Aug 2012
Location: New Delhi, DL, IN
Member #:01793
View portfolio
Visit website
A very unique shot indeed. The eye contact is excellent.
http://www.gauravmittal.com

"The continued existence of wildlife and wilderness is important to the quality of life of humans." - Jim Fowler
 

by Robert Sabin on Tue Apr 21, 2015 6:08 am
Robert Sabin
Forum Contributor
Posts: 7498
Joined: 23 Feb 2004
anupbunny wrote:WOW.. What a moment you have captured here.
 

by Tim Zurowski on Tue Apr 21, 2015 11:01 am
User avatar
Tim Zurowski
Forum Contributor
Posts: 18881
Joined: 4 Apr 2006
Location: Victoria BC, Canada
Visit website
Great image Bob! I guess this shows why this species has expanded and adapted so well. Unfortunately it is at the expense of many other species. The Barred Owl, since it moved into the Victoria area, has all but wiped out our Western Screech Owls.
Cheers
Tim Zurowski
https://timzurowski.smugmug.com/
 

by Nate Chappell on Tue Apr 21, 2015 11:49 am
Nate Chappell
Forum Contributor
Posts: 4324
Joined: 3 Jan 2007
Location: Houston, TX and Ecuador
Member #:00835
View portfolio
Visit website
That's awesome Bob, something I have never seen an image of before. Congrats on getting this image and congrats to the owl for turning the tables on the crows.
Nate Chappell
Texas and Ecuador

Birds and Wildlife photo workshops and tours
 

by Graeme Guy on Tue Apr 21, 2015 4:10 pm
User avatar
Graeme Guy
Forum Contributor
Posts: 2713
Joined: 26 Nov 2011
Location: Penang, Malaysia
Member #:01714
View portfolio
Visit website
Bob
A great moment captured. I like the title and especially the moment when raptors get one back from the crows. Excellent
Graeme
Graeme Guy
Penang,
Malaysia

http://grguy.smugmug.com
 

by PopeShawnPaul on Tue Apr 21, 2015 4:42 pm
User avatar
PopeShawnPaul
Forum Contributor
Posts: 1286
Joined: 3 Dec 2008
Location: Bellevue, WA
Visit website
Great capture Bob. That will teach the crows to mob an owl!
www.shawnmccully.com
 

by Josh Gahagan on Tue Apr 21, 2015 8:04 pm
User avatar
Josh Gahagan
Forum Contributor
Posts: 7737
Joined: 3 Jan 2007
Location: Worcester, MA
Visit website
Wow, what an amazing encounter and beautiful photo!
Josh Gahagan
www.gahaganphoto.com
Recent Photos: http://www.flickr.com/photos/gahaganphoto/
 

by David Salem on Wed Apr 22, 2015 12:12 am
David Salem
Forum Contributor
Posts: 3457
Joined: 8 Jul 2013
Location: Riverside, Ca
Visit website
Nice to see this owl turn the tables on the mobbing crows. Cool perch and a nice stare. Well captured
COME JOIN ME FOR A CUSTOM PERSONALIZED RAPTOR WORKSHOP   NOV-MAR 2019/2020.    PLEASE PM ME TO ENQUIRE ABOUT PRICING AND AVAILABILITY! 
 

by Carol Clarke on Wed Apr 22, 2015 2:30 am
User avatar
Carol Clarke
Chief Forum Administrator
Posts: 73253
Joined: 22 Aug 2003
Location: Lincolnshire, UK. In tune with Nature.
Member #:00067
View portfolio
That's different! Good shot Bob, beautiful clear detail in this fine image.
Carol Clarke
Chief Forum Administrator.

"When the power of love is greater than the love of power,
the world will know peace"....Jimi Hendrix.

NSN0067
 

by troylim on Wed Apr 22, 2015 11:13 pm
User avatar
troylim
Forum Contributor
Posts: 2478
Joined: 1 Mar 2010
Location: The Sky Is Home!
Bob, Excellent image!
Troy
https://www.facebook.com/troylimphotography/
https://www.instagram.com/troylimphotography/
 

by woodbutcher on Fri Apr 24, 2015 8:47 pm
woodbutcher
Forum Contributor
Posts: 1381
Joined: 22 Dec 2007
Location: toronto ontario
Very unique capture Bob.
Steve R
 

by Ed Erkes on Sat Apr 25, 2015 12:17 pm
Ed Erkes
Forum Contributor
Posts: 732
Joined: 22 Aug 2003
Location: Goldsboro, NC
Visit website
Wonderful capture! Soft light, nice environmental background. Love the pose of the crow and the scattering of feathers. Well done!
Ed Erkes
 

by Ed Erkes on Sat Apr 25, 2015 12:17 pm
Ed Erkes
Forum Contributor
Posts: 732
Joined: 22 Aug 2003
Location: Goldsboro, NC
Visit website
Wonderful capture! Soft light, nice environmental background. Love the pose of the crow and the scattering of feathers. Well done!
Ed Erkes
 

Display posts from previous:  Sort by:  
 16 posts |   Page 1 of 1

Return to Birds
Back to TopBack to Top
Powered by phpBB® Forum Software © phpBB Group

The Resource for Nature Photographers

Sign up for our newsletter


NatureScapes.net
21009 Gunpowder Road
Manchester, Maryland 21102
United States

1-888-667-0559
Contact Us

Community

Forums, Galleries, Portfolios
Membership
Editorial & Advertising

NatureScapes.net is the trusted source for nature, wildlife, and outdoor photography gear at the best prices!

  • 100% satisfaction guarantee
  • SSL security protection
  • FREE ground shipping
  • Friendly customer service and advice
  • Tried and tested gear
credit card
Wildcard SSL Certificates
Scroll to Top

© 2024 NatureScapes.net
All content on this website is copyrighted material as indicated. Unauthorized use or reproduction is prohibited.

Privacy Policy | Terms of Use