Saw-Whet

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Saw-Whet
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Copyright: angela LL (angela926) Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 355 W: 8 N: 389] (1688)
Genre: Animals
Medium: Color
Date Taken: 2008-05-10
Categories: Birds
Camera: Canon EOS 40 D, EF 75-300 mm f/4-5.6 III
Exposure: f/10.0, 1/200 seconds
More Photo Info: [view]
Photo Version: Original Version
Date Submitted: 2008-05-16 18:54
Viewed: 346
Points: 38
[Note Guidelines] Photographer's Note
This is a Saw-Whet Owl taken at the wertheim Nature Refuge in Shirly New York.

A small owl of all types of woodlands, the Northern Saw-whet Owl can be found roosting in winter in small, dense conifer trees, sometimes even in parks and gardens. Its defense upon discovery is to sit still and not fly, leading people to perceive them as "tame."

Description
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Small owl.
No ear tufts.
Face white, outlined in brown and white.
Underparts white streaked with brown.
Eyes yellow.
Bill black.

Size: 18-21 cm (7-8 in)
Wingspan: 42-48 cm (17-19 in)
Weight: 65-151 g (2.29-5.33 ounces)
Sex Differences
Sexes alike in plumage, female larger.

Sound
Song a series of whistled toots.

topConservation Status
Few data exist on population trends.

Other Names
Petite nyctale (French)
Lechucita cabezona, Tecolotito cabezon (Spanish)


Cool Facts


The main prey items of the Northern Saw-whet Owl are mice, and especially deer mice of the genus Peromyscus. Adult mice usually are eaten in pieces in two different meals. One owl was found dead after apparently trying to swallow a large mouse whole.


The female Northern Saw-whet Owl does the incubation and brooding. The male brings all her food while she is incubating. She leaves the eggs for only one or two short trips each night, to defecate and cough up a pellet.


While the female saw-whet broods her nestlings, she keeps the nest cavity very clean. But, when the young are about 18 days old, she starts spending the night in another hole, and then the dirt starts to accumulate. When the young owls leave the nest after another ten days to two weeks, the nest cavity has a thick layer of feces, pellets, and rotting prey parts.

this owl is in captivity

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  • tuslaw Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 138 W: 7 N: 312] (1026)
  • [2008-05-16 19:18]

Angela,
Absolutely beautiful shot of this owl. Great sharpness and detail. Very good exposure and the colours are excellent. Very informative notes also!
Ron

Hi Angela,
Great POV & this is a well composed portrait as the owl gazes up into the space upper left corner. Really stands out well with the white BG too. Very sharp details with excellent DOF, color, and exposure..and I see you in its eyes as well :)
Have a Great Weekend,
Howard

Now see here! This looks so professional...my goodness and teh look on its face is worth a million bucks...wow! What a find you had and what great timing...Super image Angela! Absolutely perfecto!
Bob

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  • Adanac Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 1043 W: 1 N: 4023] (13228)
  • [2008-05-16 19:55]

Hello Angela,
Wonderful closeup portait of this lovely little owl with eyes that are incredible. Your great camera work yields wonderful details and colors throughout. Splendid work Angela, thank you.
Rick

Angela,

Owls... they are still on my to-do list. As a matter of fact, I have not seen a single owl since the day I took up bird photography. Quite disappointing but there is TN and shots like yours. You've done a wonderful job here. The details, pose and expression of the bird are excellent. It is a very enjoyable shot. TFS.

Best Regards,

Martin

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  • Jamesp Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 1174 W: 0 N: 4243] (12444)
  • [2008-05-16 23:22]

Hi Angela

Great portrait shot - good framing plus great colour and excellent detail. Well observed and captured.


James

Hello Angela,
What a cute looking Owl! The eyes looks like two big beads.:) Excellent POV and expression captured. Immaculate sharpness an details. Good colours.
TFS,
Regards,
Smitha.

Splendido ritratto di civetta, eccellente POV, ottima nitidezza, bellissimi i particolari degli occhi, molto belli e naturali i colori. Grazie e complimenti. Ciao Maurizio

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  • eng55 Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 299 W: 3 N: 348] (1035)
  • [2008-05-17 3:26]

Hi Angela,
What a face:)I liked POV,framing,details,expression on face and crisp clear eyes a lot.
Thanks for posting.

Hello Angela,
Very beautiful portret of this owl. Sharpness, details and colours are excellent. Very nice pose and POV. Good composition.
Regards,
Peter

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  • jaycee Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 1630 W: 7 N: 3949] (12666)
  • [2008-05-17 9:23]

Hi Angela,

A fantastic portrait of this Saw-Whet Owl. The eyes are amazing. Wonderful colors and excellent details. I love the white background.

Jane

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  • wuta Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 875 W: 2 N: 611] (2026)
  • [2008-05-17 11:03]

Hello Angela , Super great portret shot from this Owl , fantastic sharpnes details pov bg his beauty eyes , I like it ,Good Weekend Teunie .

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  • arfer Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 2671 W: 67 N: 9126] (28536)
  • [2008-05-17 20:44]

Hello Angela

Super!
A real beauty with wonderful eye details and colours.
The focus is tack sharp with superb detail and catch light.
Excellent POV and DOF.
Great job
TFS


Rob

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  • EOSF1 Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 1249 W: 103 N: 4147] (18889)
  • [2008-05-18 7:05]

Hello Angela, that's a lovely portrait of this funny looking Owl! Great details and good exposure for a backlight scene, well done, thanks!

Mario

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  • demeve Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 500 W: 8 N: 1003] (3704)
  • [2008-05-18 11:52]

Hello Angela,
What a beautiful portrait! great colors and sharpness
..Well done

Everton

Hi Angela
Excellent close up!! Great sharpness and detail.
Well Done. TFS
Tom

Hi Angela,,
very nice shot. Excellent detail. Owl its my favorite. Very pure and sharp shot. Well done. tfs. Stev

hi angela!
fine portrait on a very
beautiful owl!
good work!

Hello Angela,
I believe this is the first time I see this owl subspecies.
Great eyes:)
TFS
Annick

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