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20-JUN-2013 Hank v/d Velde

20130620 663 SERIES - Great Horned Owlets 1c1.jpg

Ottawa West

Three images of the Great Horned Owls - the two Owlets and Mom. They have been seen quite frequently high up in the canopy since the Owlets fledged. More recently they have been spotted in some Willow trees across the bay from their nest tree. They have also been spotted back at the nest tree and surrounding area. Presently, I spotted them not far from the nest tree, in a tree located at the edge of the bay. These photos were taken from across the bay at considerable distance from the Owlets.

The Owlets are now some 11 to 12 weeks old. They both seem to be doing well under the constant watch of mom who still supplies them with their food. We have occasionally seen them flying across the bay.

Top image: The two Owlets in a tree along the edge of the bay.


The left Owlet just woke up and is doing some wing stretches whilst the other is busy preening.


Mom, recently found peeking over a branch in the Willow Tree across the bay from the nest tree, whilst the two young are perched on a nearby branch. (taken with my 80 - 400mm lens)

Nikon D800 ,Nikkor 500mm f/4D IF-ED AF-S II
1/1000s f/8.0 at 850.0mm iso1000 full exif

other sizes: small medium original auto
Claude Gagnon24-Jun-2013 01:54
Beautiful shots !! Mom doesn't look happy :))
janescottcumming24-Jun-2013 01:35
Great set of shots. They sure do grow up fast!
Lieve Snellings24-Jun-2013 01:29
wowww...
I specialy adore the first one...
waterfalls man24-Jun-2013 01:12
Great Capture V!!
Margot W23-Jun-2013 23:40
Wonderful to see them grow.
bill friedlander23-Jun-2013 16:09
A fine family series! Nicely done! V
fotabug23-Jun-2013 15:36
Wonderful! I would love to get some owl shots!
Guest 23-Jun-2013 15:32
A nice series of images, Hank....
Bryan Murahashi23-Jun-2013 15:17
Fabulous photo of the young family.
Peter Stahl23-Jun-2013 15:02
Terrific series Hank! :-))
hge5423-Jun-2013 15:01
Well done Hank. Really like the top image.
Ton, Ben & Rob Nagtegaal23-Jun-2013 14:59
Ik vind die laatste wel erg leuk, mooie serie Hank!!
CatherineSimard23-Jun-2013 13:07
Great pics Hank!
Michel Foucault23-Jun-2013 12:46
Beautiful capture, great shot Hank, congrtas.
Jim Coffman23-Jun-2013 12:12
These are great,Hank.Well done.
joseantonio23-Jun-2013 12:08
Very nice work with this lens...
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