>cathy! incredible px and thoughtful commentary.



>I love a challenge and after years of watching the territorial
>disputes and antics of Short Eared Owls I have been trying to
>capture images of their acrobatics. I have seen them go into high
>speed stoops, lock talons with other SEO's as well as Northern
>Harriers, divebomb Bald Eagles and Rough Legged Hawks. They also
>have a wide variety of expressions and positions while perched. Of
>all the birds I have photographed owls are my favorites and the
>Short Eared may win the prize as my most favorite bird. I have
>created a photo gallery to show some of their unique behaviours,
>including aerial acrobatics, upside down flying, a view of the
>"ears" that give them their name, and others. I learn a lot from
>photographing birds as I am able to capture moments that take only a
>split second that you miss if you watch it real time - for example,
>I had no idea how often these guys go upside down! I hope you enjoy
>them.
>
><http://www.wisenaturephotos.com/Short%20Eared%20Owls.htm>http://www.wisenaturephotos.com/Short%20Eared%20Owls.htm
>
>Cathy Wise
>Snohomish, WA
>cathy.wise at cingular.com
>
>
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