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Was I Wrong


Was I Wrong
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Copyright: Rick Price (Adanac) Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 1111 W: 1 N: 4518] (15132)
Genre: Animals
Medium: Color
Date Taken: 2006-11-22
Categories: Birds
Camera: Canon 20D, Canon 100-400/4.5-5.6L IS
Exposure: f/5.6, 1/125 seconds
More Photo Info: [view]
Photo Version: Original Version
Date Submitted: 2007-12-30 17:28
Viewed: 583
Points: 34
[Note Guidelines] Photographer's Note
When I saw this Great Horned Owl I thought it was injured so I approached him to see what was wrong. Well I was wrong what he was actually doing was feeding on a young Ferruginous Hawk that he had killed, so I backed away and let him continue. In this image he is actually standing on the Hawk.

Great Horned Owl
Bubo virginianus
General Description

By Nora Bryan


This large owl is the most common and widely distributed owl in North America. It can be found anywhere in the Province, all year long as befits its title as the provincial bird of Alberta. It is common in the southern boreal forest, parkland and grasslands.

This fierce-looking owl owes its success to its adaptability. It is at home in forests, isolated stands of trees, wooded coulees and valleys, and even city parks. One of the best ways to find this owl is to listen for excited groups of crows mobbing a sleepy owl.

The great horned owl is an opportunistic predator, taking everything from insects to birds as large as crows, including hawks and other owls. Squirrels, mice and voles are common meals, but even nocturnal carnivores such as domestic cats and skunks might be taken. Some of these owls specialize in porcupines. Just about anything that moves and is smaller than a 'bread box' might be a meal for this predator.

Old heron, hawk and squirrel nests make ideal owl nests. Tree hollows or cliff ledges are also good choices. Feathers from the female owl's breast are all the refurbishing that is needed. This owl is one of the earliest birds to breed, often as early as late February. One to four round white eggs are laid and incubated mainly by the female for a month. The owlets make their first tentative flight when they are about seven weeks old.
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hello Rick

this is a great image, and what a eye you have to see
this camoufled bird in his environment and in ground because
if i am not in mistaje those birds we see on perched on trees

good low pov of the image, and because of all that bushes
and everuthing (litle branches) i like your image, TFS

Asbed

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  • Luis52 Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 1026 W: 5 N: 2888] (10447)
  • [2007-12-30 17:50]

Hi Rick.- Nice image, Exelent moment and great note too. Guess You where lucky to see this Owl
feeding in grond a Hawk.
Luis52.

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  • demeve Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 515 W: 8 N: 1135] (4182)
  • [2007-12-30 17:58]

Hola Rick,
Wonderful capture, perfect timing..
Great colors and details, superb sharpness and well composed image.. Very well done my friend, and Have a wonderful and blessed New Year.

Greetings from Arizona, Everton.

Ouch... I just saw an independent film where a lady was afraid because an owl had gotten into her room...Under the Tuscan Sun...anyway...I don't know how protective they are against humans...maybe some others will fill me in here...but you obviously showed respect when you backed off..I think they know that...but I , in your situation, might have done it the same anyway...Wow...you get such beautiful images...sounds to me like your small walks are as good as my long years!!! Tres! Very good my friend!
Bob

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  • jaycee Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 1911 W: 8 N: 4976] (16095)
  • [2007-12-30 19:04]

Hi Rick,

You weren't wrong - you were kind and daring! You really are a hunter - and the things you find are amazing. This well camouflaged owl is wonderful. Excellent natural colors and fine details - including the blood from the hawk.

Jane

Hi Rick,
Nice capture of this owl.
Good POV. Fine colorations well seen.
Nicely composed in habitat.
Happy New Year!
Richard

Hello Rick,

A great action shot for this Great Horned Owl. You can see on here wings that she has a prey. You where lucky to see this Owl
feeding. Nicely composed in habitat. Natural colors. Interesting notes. A Happy New Year. Regards and TFS BOB

You get such interesting themes around you in your country, Rick!
The Great Horned Owl looks majestic while it feeds on another predator.
The best feature of this bird -- its eyes -- are well captured here.
Wishing you and your family a Happy New Year,
Ram

Hello Rick,
Great moment as you describe in your note. Beautiful photo with the camouflaged Horned Owl. Excellent sharpness and colours. Very good low POV.
All best wishes for 2008,
Peter

Hi,
Nice picture of this bird. Few branches cut his face, but it remains a beautiful picture.
TFS

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  • jossim Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 1674 W: 5 N: 2130] (11898)
  • [2007-12-31 6:08]

Bonjour Rick,

Bravo pour cette belle capture,l'oiseau est très joli.
Merci et bonne année.
Joseph

Hi Rick,
Beautiful Great Horned Owl.
You can actually see the reddish colour of the kill on its plumage.
Well done
Annick
Very happy New Year and thanks for your images in 2007!

Hi Rick,

What a great opportunity you had here , so difficult to approach them , good capture of the owl. I can't wait to see one in real! Have a great 2008 year!

Lise

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  • EOSF1 Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 1427 W: 128 N: 5252] (23221)
  • [2007-12-31 11:20]

Beautiful nature shot my friend ! Great capture Rick of this Owl with its feathers blood stained ! Great details and good exposure, thanks ! My best wishes to you !

Mario

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  • Mana Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 1812 W: 29 N: 5246] (17188)
  • [2007-12-31 11:24]

Hi Rick,
Wonderful shot and a great moment captured. Lovely colours and details and among the foliage it looks majestic. The intensity on its eyes is amazing. Great light and exposure control and I like your chosen low POV. Very nicely composed. Kudos. TFS.
WISHING YOU A PROSPEROUS AND HAPPY NEW YEAR, 2008.
Sumon

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  • MMM Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 787 W: 0 N: 1581] (7260)
  • [2007-12-31 14:02]

Hi Rick
Excellent capture.Good POV .I like the pose from your subject as usual sharp image and interesting note.
TFS and happy new year Michel

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  • arfer Gold Star Critiquer [C: 2731 W: 0 N: 0] (0)
  • [2008-01-02 11:17]

Hello Rick
Well it's a bird eat bird world out there!
I am impressed,this owl can take down that hawk.
Well captured with very good detail.
Nicely composed in the frame.
TFS

Rob

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