Cathy what kind of equipment are you using to get these nice clear shots?



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From: Wise, Cathy

Date: 01/10/06 07:47:26

To: tweeters at u.washington.edu

Subject: [Tweeters] Short Eared Owl Behaviours



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



Cathy Wise

Snohomish, WA

cathy.wise at cingular.com