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26-NOV-2011

DSC_2892.jpg

Spurveugle
Glaucidium passerinum
Eurasian Pygmy Owl

The smallest owl in Europe and Asia. It is only about 16 cm long and weighs about 60 grams. It's extremely rare here. It's been the first visit of this species in this country since 2006 and 1999.

Nikon D300S ,nikon TC 1.7
1/60s f/6.7 at 500.0mm iso800 full exif

other sizes: small medium original auto

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Guest		29-Nov-2011 19:35
Wonderful find and excellent images to document the visit of this owl, well done.

Range View		28-Nov-2011 22:21
Fantastic to be able to image this fine rare bird Torben. V. David.

Kinga Chwalkowska Zadlak		28-Nov-2011 20:48
Lovely! ;~}}}

Esa Ervasti		28-Nov-2011 18:25
You soon beat the Finnish (world)champions of the owl photography ;)

Ann Pettigrew		28-Nov-2011 17:03
Way to go, Torben!! He's beautiful! Does he seem to be staying put in that area?

Jan Søgaard		28-Nov-2011 16:08
Wonderful picture. V

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