Great Grey Owl Wings Down
One of the few flight shots that were available at the venue yesterday. Missed out on all of the good vole delivery shots by about one day. Typical for my track record. It was about a six hour drive from where we were in Alberta so it took us some time to get there.
Perch Shot (Great Grey Owl)
Here is one from yesterday shot in Southern BC. This owl is actually clutching a vole in its talons as is evidenced by the grass sticking out from its feet. Please left click for a larger image.
After The Burn (Great Grey Owl)
In this image a great grey owl rests on an old dead tree that had been scorched during a wildfire in his hunting area only two years ago.
After The Burn #2 (Great Grey Owl)
The female takes a rest on a low fir tree that had been burnt in the wildfire two years ago. The background is another much larger fir tree that is dead but still standing after the blaze.
Evening Clean Up (Great Grey Owls)
In the early evening a Moma great grey owl preens one of her owlets on an old burnt log in the meadow.
Me and My Mom (Great Grey Owls)
After a brief preening session on a burnt log the female great grey owl and her owlet stop for a quick portrait shot.
Special Delivery (Great Grey Owl)
Dad bringing home another vole for one of his five hungry owlets. Flickr folks left click for maximum detail.
Just Hanging Around (Great Grey Owl)
In this image the female great grey owl appears to be just hanging in the air as she ascends up to deliver another vole to one of her owlets in a near by fir tree. Flickr folks please left click for enhanced details.
Fir Tree and Feathers (Great Grey Owlet)
A great grey owlet perches on a scorched fir tree branch waiting for one of its parents to bring more food. Flickr folks please click twice for the best resolution.
Snack For The Kids (Great Grey Owl)
An image taken in July from the BC Interior. The female owl on her way to drop off another evening snack for the kids.
Moma is Watching 2023 (Great Grey Owl)
The female owl keeps a close eye on the area as all of her owlets are down low to the ground during evening feeding.
The Hand Off (Great Grey Owls)
Here is a quick image just before the male owl hands over a vole to one of the owlets. We saw four owlets that evening spread in a small area throughout the forest.
Thanks Dad! (Great Grey Owls)
In this image the male great grey owl has just finished delivering another vole to one of the owlets. He turns to take one last look towards the camera before flying away.
Vole Delivery Environmental (Great Grey Owl)
The male great grey owl on his way in with another vole delivery. Flickr folks please left click for better detail.
Grass Mustache #2 Wings Up (Great Grey Owl)
Here is another in the "Grass Mustache" series with a wings up position.
Blast Off! (Great Grey Owl)
After catching another vole for her owlets a female great grey owl prepares for the first big wing flap to push herself off of the ground.
Grass Mustache (Great Grey Owl)
Sometimes it's just impossible to catch a vole without a little grass getting in the way. In this particular image the female owl appears to have a grass mustache. Pretty comical. Flickr folks please left click for better detail.
Bunting Glide (Lazuli Bunting)
Buntings will often fly short distances with rapid wing beats and their wings partially tucked like this.
Full Wing Spread (Lazuli Bunting)
When ever I am in Kamloops this time of year I always try to make a special effort to visit the lazuli buntings in Tranquille. Always a pleasure to shoot.
A Flash of Blue in The Shadows (Lazuli Bunting)
Another image from Tranquille.
Lazuli Bunting Bullet
Another one for my bullet bird collection. Taken out near the Kamloops airport at Tranquille.
Another Forgotten Frame (Burrowing Owl)
Yet another frame from our burrowing owl expedition that was never posted.
Smile For The Camera (Burrowing Owl)
Sorry, forgot this one. Here is #67 looking directly at me on his way by.
#67 In The Sage (Burrowing Owl)
Oops! Sorry, missed this image when I was posting the burrowing owl shots.
Wings Up (Burrowing Owl)
Taken somewhere in the desert near Kamloops.
#67 Side View (Burrowing Owl)
Here is a side view of #67 with a little more wing detail.
#67 Just in Time For My Birthday (Burrowing Owl)
Just turned 67 on July the 6th. Quite the funny coincidence to run into this owl with an ankle ring and the number 67 on it. Wonder if someone is trying to tell me something?
Wings Down, My Favorite (Burrowing Owl)
A brand new species for me and my tenth installation to my list of photographed owls.
