DSC_5938.jpg by Torben Jorgensen

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02-FEB-2012

DSC_5938.jpg

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.

This mouse was caught right in front of my feet. I was so surprised and too close to get a shot of the actual catch moment.

Nikon D300S ,Nikkor 300mm f/4 ED-IF AF-S ,Nikon TC 1.7
1/1000s f/6.7 at 500.0mm iso400 full exif

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Kaj Albrechtsen		24-Feb-2012 07:51
Super skud. V

Ann Pettigrew		23-Feb-2012 16:09
Awesome shot, Torben! I can see where you would be surprised! Do you have snow on the ground? V

larose forest photos		23-Feb-2012 15:45
These owls must be putting a dent in the rodent population around that area? I am guessing that the rodent numbers were high this winter, inducing the owls to stick around. Terrific shot (though not for the poor little mouse)! V

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