You Dirty Rat: Canon 1D Mark IV, Canon 800mm f/5.6L IS
A Guardian of Ga'Hoole: Canon 1D Mark IV, Canon 800mm f/5.6L IS
Please click on the images to view larger versions. Yesterday afternoon, I spent the day at Skagit Valley, in search of short-eared owls. I found a few, but they were all far away. However, I did manage to get one in-flight image (2nd shot above). It was my first sighting of this majestic creature. Their characteristic deep wing beats, tendency to fly relatively low to the ground, and large wind-span, allow them to be easily spotted from a distance. The opening image is of a Harrier Hawk, clutching lunch (a rat) in its talons. I hope you enjoy these!
February 22, 2011
Well well well… look who is using his long glass! Well done man!
February 22, 2011
Nooo… The poor little mousey!!!
February 22, 2011
Haha! Thanks, Conrad. I still have a long way to go before I catch up to you and Tony. I’m seriously considering the new 500mm when it comes out. 800mm is just too long and heavy for most in-flight shots. Now I just have to start saving up.
February 22, 2011
phenomenal!
February 22, 2011
Nicole, natural selection at work. 🙂
February 22, 2011
Ann, thanks! I was inspired after seeing the great shots Dileep got over the weekend.
February 22, 2011
Wow!!
These are wonderful!!!
Thank you for sharing them. : )
February 23, 2011
I just LOVE the one catching the field mouse! Impeccable timing, Dr. Thapa!!!
February 23, 2011
I’m a bit of a birder so really
cool to see the pics.
Now you’re gettinginto the Art Wolfe nature photo territory! Chris
February 23, 2011
WOW!
February 23, 2011
Well worth a full day of waiting!
February 28, 2011
Thanks for the amazing hawk shots, enjoyed by all who work w/ me in chilly Bay Area, CA whse