Northern Saw Whet Owl

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Northern Saw Whet Owl

Northern Saw Whet Owl

For the album 'Birds in the Mountains'. The Northern Saw-whet is a very small, short-bodied, Owl. The overly large head has no ear tufts. While these owls look small when perched in flight they appear larger because of their broad wings. Northern Saw-whet Owls are primarily nocturnal. The Saw-whet Owl's name comes from the "skiew" call that is made when alarmed. This sound has a resemblance to the whetting of a saw.
foster fanning
on Dec 22, 2010 10:58 am
Lat/Lon: 48.79963°N / 119.09729°W
Image Type(s): Wildlife
Image ID: 686650

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Antonio Giani

Antonio Giani - Dec 23, 2010 1:28 am - Voted 10/10

Bellissima!!!

Immagine...

Ciao Antonio

foster fanning

foster fanning - Dec 25, 2010 8:16 pm - Hasn't voted

Re: Bellissima!!!

Thank you ~ best holiday wishes...

Arthur Digbee

Arthur Digbee - Dec 23, 2010 6:37 am - Voted 10/10

wonderful

Where did you spot this guy? It looks as if you got surprisingly close (or did you have a long lens).

foster fanning

foster fanning - Dec 25, 2010 8:13 pm - Hasn't voted

Re: wonderful

Yes, close and yes, telephoto. You've got some real nice wildlife images on your profile. Like the elk in snow. Nice work...

tiziana

tiziana - Dec 23, 2010 7:53 am - Voted 10/10

My god!!

....NICE!!! :)))

foster fanning

foster fanning - Dec 25, 2010 8:17 pm - Hasn't voted

Re: My god!!

Thank you. Merry Christmas...

gimpilator

gimpilator - Dec 23, 2010 1:06 pm - Voted 10/10

The Best

This is by far the best owl shot I've seen. It's amazing! Well done.

foster fanning

foster fanning - Dec 25, 2010 8:18 pm - Hasn't voted

Re: The Best

Thank you for your comment. Holiday wishes to you...

foster fanning

foster fanning - Dec 25, 2010 8:18 pm - Hasn't voted

Re: Awesome

Thank you ~ Merry Christmas...

Charles

Charles - Dec 27, 2010 12:46 pm - Voted 10/10

Nice looking chap

as long as you´re not a mouse I suppose!
Cheers

foster fanning

foster fanning - Dec 27, 2010 2:21 pm - Hasn't voted

Re: Nice looking chap

Thank you. I'm certain your correct regarding the mouse's perspective.

Arkitekt

Arkitekt - Dec 29, 2010 3:06 pm - Voted 10/10

Awesome

That is one excellent find!

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