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16-DEC-2008 Hank v/d Velde

20081216 481 Northern Hawk Owl SERIES.jpg

Ottawa

THIS ONE'S FOR YOU SUE. Sue, like quite a few others missed the head added on to the headless, (long-legged), N.H. Owl that I posted two days ago . Then yesterday, Sue wondered how the Owl could perch on such a tiny branch. Today's two images show how they do it. I'm just glad it's not my pinkie that it is grabbing on to. See also http://www.pbase.com/hankvv/image/107794771)

Image # 1 (above): The Owl in a very familiar perch clutching the top of a small branch located at the top of a smallish tree. Good thing they are light, probably 300 grams max.


Second Image: A Close-up of # 1 showing its talons clutching the branch. Note, the top of the branch is hidden in the Owl's plumage.

Nikon D300 ,Nikkor 300mm f/2.8G ED-IF AF-S VR
1/1250s f/7.1 at 300.0mm iso640 full exif

other sizes: small medium original auto
Len21-Dec-2008 23:25
Great shots of the Hawk-owl Hank,really like the 1st one here. G.M.V.
Sue Robertson21-Dec-2008 20:53
LOL.. That's amazing!.. Thank you for the explanation! :)
Dominic Cantin20-Dec-2008 21:55
Excellent image Hank ! Keep shooting !

Dom :)
bill friedlander20-Dec-2008 21:47
Amazing how they hold on. Interesting to see the opposing talons. V
January Grey20-Dec-2008 20:58
Really amazing that they can perch like that...they appear to weigh more. Beautiful shot, Hank and wonderful details! Thanks for sharing! V~
Guest 20-Dec-2008 18:57
Thank you for giving the idea of how he sits on it :) seems like the killer mouth of the sea monster that devoured the Captain Jack of the Caribean :) V
Fong Lam20-Dec-2008 17:49
Fantastic close-up details..... great images, Hank!! V
Sayer20-Dec-2008 07:06
Beautiful!! ~v
Jean D20-Dec-2008 03:33
Lovely capture of image 1, all fluffed up, Hank!
Char20-Dec-2008 03:11
Hi Hank,
Outstanding details and super captures! \/
Yi Feng20-Dec-2008 02:06
Great capture Hank! Amazing to see the great balance! V
jychamberland20-Dec-2008 01:43
very beautiful shot Hank, merry christmas.
Carol Rollins20-Dec-2008 00:10
Excellent images and good information Hank. CB
Tom Torbert20-Dec-2008 00:07
Excellent photos.. and great story... I've wondered this also.. V
lou_rozensteins20-Dec-2008 00:06
Excellent description both with words and images. Well done.
Nick Powell19-Dec-2008 23:38
Amazing detail and capture, well done Hank. V
Jess. ( Lady.D.)19-Dec-2008 23:33
Great balancing act Hank, well captured series...
Marjan Schavemaker19-Dec-2008 20:43
Super, Hank! V
Tom Munson19-Dec-2008 20:20
Outstanding images, Hank. Your having to much fun with this guy.
Joanne Kamo19-Dec-2008 19:24
Fantastic images, Hank..I found the talon closeup to be very interesting..amazing that it feels comfortable in this kind of position!
Jim Coffman19-Dec-2008 18:12
Unbelievable how they can perch like this!Great shots Hank! V
Guest 19-Dec-2008 17:30
Another excellent shot of this great bird! V
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