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Mar 5 2007 Stuart Smith

Screech Owl 9469

West Valley Outdoor Learning Ctr. Spokane, Washington

I call this one "Tip Over Screech", because this little guy was so shocked to be outside compared to indoors in his cage, all he would do is cling tightly to his tether and tip over sideways... Not wanting to stress the little guy any further I mentioned to the handler that the photo shoot was over for this little one. Immediately upon picking this little owl up, the owl felt more secure and in a familiar place and stood quite nicely on the handlers gloved fist. **Note the damaged area in the owls eye which hinders depth perception and therefore prevents this little one from being released to the wild.


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Guest 15-Mar-2007 23:01
So cute! Thanks for sharing!
lou_rozensteins14-Mar-2007 09:31
Excellent detail, and a great story! Well done. Voted.
Dan Ng14-Mar-2007 02:52
Wow...such incredible detail. Great shot. The owl's expression crys out "Hoo? Me?" ;o) V.
Tom Munson14-Mar-2007 02:23
Great shot Stuart, bummer on the injury. V
Thierry Lucas14-Mar-2007 00:32
Beautiful capture.
Vote.
Simon Chandler13-Mar-2007 21:47
Great sharp image.
Guest 13-Mar-2007 17:42
Cute shot!
Guest 13-Mar-2007 17:30
Just great! Voted.
purpod13-Mar-2007 17:00
What a super capture & wonderful commentary too ~ I'm glad the handler picked him up to soothe him ~ GMVEasy!
Guest 13-Mar-2007 16:26
Oh my goodness, this little guy is just too cute!!
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