This is as close to a usable image as I was able to capture of the elusive short-earned owls of Elliot Island on Maryland's Eastern Shore. They glide just above the vegetation of the marshes in this area looking for a meal. In flight, they resemble very large moths with an impressive wingspan that allows them to glide while hunting. This ability undoubtedly helps them approach their prey without being noticed since when they do flap those large wings, they become quite a spectacle!
This image was shot a dusk - I was hand-holding a telephoto lens and panning as the owl flew by.
Name:: merdax
Tuesday, January 8th, 2008
very nice shot! it seems that the bird goes like 300kKph!
Name:: Luke
URL:: luke
Tuesday, January 8th, 2008
looks very nice!
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My passion is nature photography. Images posted on this blog are © 2002-2008 by Bud Cline (dba, images by buddell) and all rights are reserved. No image may be used in any way without written permission.
My passion is nature photography. Images posted on this blog are © 2002-2008 by Bud Cline (dba, images by buddell) and all rights are reserved. No image may be used in any way without written permission.
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Photographing: Fall scenes in MD and WV.
Photographing: Fall scenes in MD and WV.