Baby Saw-whet Owl


Posted by OntPhoto on Mon May 14, 2018 7:12 pm

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On my wish list for a number of years now and finally, wish comes true.  I always held out hope and never gave up.  Two local Ottawa photographers and I were privileged to see one recently.

The northern saw-whet owl is a resident species in Ottawa and surrounding area including Gatineau Park.  They nest here but are extremely difficult to find once the winter has concluded.  They nest throughout eastern Ontario and Quebec.  One birder recounted seeing a pair mating in front of him and his young birder son in Gatineau Park a few years ago.

Taken with Canon 7D MK2, 500 f4 + 1.4x.  Remote release, Live View and Gitzo tripod.  Thanks for looking.

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by Mariol on Mon May 14, 2018 7:20 pm
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Very interesting image. Extremely rare opportunity. Well done.
 

by Ron Day on Mon May 14, 2018 8:42 pm
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Very nice framing. Congrats on finally getting your shot. What a lovely little owl.
 

by Square Man1 on Tue May 15, 2018 2:42 am
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Picture perfect congrats on the frame.

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by peter makuch on Tue May 15, 2018 6:53 am
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excellent find, kool shot of this saw-whet.
 

by Gene Gwin on Tue May 15, 2018 7:28 am
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Details and presentation are excellent. Like seeing his claws in the image.
 

by Karl Egressy on Tue May 15, 2018 10:41 am
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Great find of this little beauty, Wilson.
 

by RichardMittleman/Gon2Foto on Tue May 15, 2018 12:46 pm
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by Carol Clarke on Tue May 15, 2018 3:28 pm
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Lovely view of this little beauty!

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