Motif: Short-eared owl


Posted by Paul Fusco on Wed Dec 24, 2003 9:40 pm

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Lots of birds that spend time on the ground have cryptic plumage that helps them go unnoticed. Here is a short-eared owl that I shot from a truck window. I saw the bird as I went past it and had to backtrack to get the pic.
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by BrianS on Wed Dec 24, 2003 9:43 pm
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WOW -- this one really blends in. Sweet.
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by NDCheryl on Wed Dec 24, 2003 10:56 pm
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Great motif shot. Thanks for sharing. happy Holidays.
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by Jill on Wed Dec 24, 2003 11:00 pm
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Excellent camo, Paul !!! I find when I back up the bird spooks, but 'O' turns are ideal. Happy holidays!! 8)
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by AlexC on Thu Dec 25, 2003 8:25 am
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He does matches the earth-tones and the grass stems perfectly!!
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by Bill Whala on Thu Dec 25, 2003 10:26 am
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Incredible camouflage!! The eyes really stand out. Excellent Motif shot. :)
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by Greg Downing on Thu Dec 25, 2003 10:32 am
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Excellent Paul! Happy Holidays to you. :)
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by Jess Lee on Thu Dec 25, 2003 1:54 pm
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perfect example
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by Anthony Medici on Thu Dec 25, 2003 5:51 pm
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I'm impressed you saw it. Well done and right on for the Motif.
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by Jim Urbach on Thu Dec 25, 2003 6:17 pm
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Paul,

Til I saw your post I never realized how much they blend in.

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by cahlander on Thu Dec 25, 2003 11:52 pm
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Not only does it blend in, but it is an excellent picture of the Short-eared Owl.
 

by Juan E. Bahamon on Fri Dec 26, 2003 12:49 am
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Thanks for sharing this excellent example of camouflage.
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by RichA on Fri Dec 26, 2003 12:38 pm
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Nice shot Paul

Your truely a seasoned birder -- I certainly would not have even seen this guy hidden in there. Probably would have driven right by.

You did a great job capturing this guy!

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by Laura Stiefel on Fri Dec 26, 2003 7:52 pm
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Perfect motif contribution!
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