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26-NOV-2011

DSC_2981.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 ,Nikkor 300mm f/4 ED-IF AF-S
1/80s f/4.0 at 300.0mm iso400 full exif

other sizes: small medium original auto

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Evaristo Buendia Carrera		05-Feb-2012 22:54
I agree with Barbara, it is very impressive the head twisted backwards..! V

Milan Vogrin		17-Jan-2012 19:51
Great pose. V!

robertoparmiggiani		21-Dec-2011 08:43
Simply fantastic v

Pierre		15-Dec-2011 00:00
Une image absolument superbe, captée dans une pose magnifique! V

Ton, Ben & Rob Nagtegaal		13-Dec-2011 08:54
Fantastic sharp shot of this beauty!! Ton

Range View		12-Dec-2011 04:40
My goodness he is certainly very flexible with his head twisted backwards. Super shot! V Barbara

larose forest photos		11-Dec-2011 22:29
Fantastic shot! You really took a lot of fabulous shots of this cooperative owl. Is he still around? V

marko gregoric		11-Dec-2011 19:05
Bravo! Excellent shot. V

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