A hunting owl
I have photographed this Great gray owl in the same area for the past five years. When I found her hunting for field mice just off the gravel road, I set up and watched her make two successful dives from branches that hung only a couple of metres above the tall grass. I haven’t seen her or her mate over the winter so it was great to reconnect and watch the action. I particularly enjoyed watching how she flew through the open forest.
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This entry was posted on April 9, 2016 by Christopher Martin. It was filed under Alberta, Nature, Owls, Spring, Wildlife and was tagged with alberta, animal, bird, bragg creek, Canada, flying, Great Gray Owl, owl, strix nebulosa, wildlife photography.
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Wow amazing owl great shots ☺
September 29, 2016 at 4:48 pm
Thank you – I see we both love owls!
September 30, 2016 at 4:07 pm
Love the Photos!
August 31, 2016 at 5:59 pm
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Love it! 🙂
April 12, 2016 at 4:55 am
Really wonderful intimate captures💕
April 12, 2016 at 2:12 am
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April 11, 2016 at 6:40 am
Very Amazing
April 11, 2016 at 1:40 am
Nice Post
April 11, 2016 at 1:04 am
Amazing Photos
April 11, 2016 at 12:44 am
Nice Shots
April 10, 2016 at 11:04 pm
Amazing, Great Photos
April 10, 2016 at 10:14 pm
Good Post
April 10, 2016 at 9:35 pm
Breathtaking captures of an amazingly beautiful predator.
April 10, 2016 at 8:57 pm
Very exciting shots, Christopher. Incredible creatures. I just love owls!
April 10, 2016 at 7:03 pm
Her wings are simply hipnotic! Amazing photos, I love the atmosphere colours, all beige and brown.
April 10, 2016 at 1:24 pm
Amazing pictures ! WoW
April 10, 2016 at 8:21 am
WOW WOW WOW
April 10, 2016 at 2:48 am
Nice to hang out with a good owl friend like that.
April 9, 2016 at 10:08 pm
Very regal and mysterious creatures, these owls. I am pleased to see these magnificent photographs of an awesome owl.
April 9, 2016 at 8:21 pm
Amazing shots. Wonderful bird.
April 9, 2016 at 6:59 pm
As far as I can remember I have seen an owl or a similar bird in free flight only once, when jogging at dusk and the bird flew not far above my head. I was a little scared to be honest.
Concerning taking a photograph I wonder if you ever can meet such a bird at daylight. Is it safe enough to expose such a bird to a flashlight?
April 9, 2016 at 2:45 pm
Brilliant. Thank you. Sally
April 9, 2016 at 2:39 pm
WOW!
April 9, 2016 at 12:40 pm
It’s a beautiful bird
April 9, 2016 at 12:10 pm
I totally agree Claire.
April 9, 2016 at 1:56 pm
☺
April 9, 2016 at 2:24 pm
HERMOSO, MUY DISFRUTABLE…SALUDOS….
April 9, 2016 at 11:55 am
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April 9, 2016 at 11:53 am
These are incredible photos: thanks for posting them here.
April 9, 2016 at 11:52 am
Thank you Josh!
April 9, 2016 at 1:54 pm
prachtige foto en mooie vogels en mooi getekent
April 9, 2016 at 11:52 am
Fantastic pics!
April 9, 2016 at 11:49 am
It’s look like 3D feel
April 9, 2016 at 11:48 am
Amazing mysterious animal
April 9, 2016 at 11:47 am
Both are so true. They mesmerize me every time I’m lucky enough to see them.
April 9, 2016 at 1:56 pm
Majestic!
April 9, 2016 at 11:47 am
Thank you!
April 9, 2016 at 1:56 pm
very beautiful
April 9, 2016 at 11:40 am