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Raptor-215
aloktewari

Raptor-215 (Asio otus)

It was a difficult
full frame take ...
... due to the
foliage ...
... but

a lifetime
opportunity ...

... as this is
among the five
least sighted
bird species of
India ...
____________________

Long-eared Owl

Tal Chhapar Wildlife Sanctuary
Churu
Rajasthan
India
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Habitat
Sprawling grassland with marginal open forest
Location
Tal Chhapar Wildlife Sanctuary, Churu, Rajasthan, India
Date taken
24.02.2022
Scientific name
Asio otus
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bievreJJ
congratulations, Alok, fantastic photo of this Indian rarity, awesome work, many tfs!!
 
Stanley Jones
Supporter
Great spot and a brilliant picture of this fabulous owl species taken in a fabulous setting. Exceptional Alok & Renu!
 

Media information

Category
Asia, Australia & Pacific Islands
Added by
aloktewari
Date added
View count
283
Comment count
11

Image metadata

Device
NIKON COOLPIX P900
Aperture
ƒ/5
Focal length
107.0 mm
Exposure time
1/60 second(s)
ISO
500
Flash
Off, did not fire
Filename
DSCN9139.JPG
File size
1.5 MB
Date taken
Thu, 24 February 2022 6:11 PM
Dimensions
2000px x 1500px

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