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Shortie On The Horizon
mali

Shortie On The Horizon (Asio flammeus)

We had great views of two Short-eared Owls quartering the fields at Portland Bill. It was 1-30 in the afternoon, and the weather was fine. It was great just watching them working the fields. Hazel stood beside the car, at the side of the road, and at one point, one of them flew right over her head about 8 feet above her. It was a first experience with these beautiful birds, and time well spent.
Habitat
Open Moorland and Meadows
Location
Portland Bill, Dorset
Date taken
25/11/08
Scientific name
Asio flammeus
Equipment used
Nikon D300, Bigma
Great!....are'nt they? I have a SEO on my patch that lives in a nearby old barn. I have'nt seen much of him lately (winter light and work clashing!). Good to see someone else getting the benefit of their presence........nice shot Mallo!
 
Thanks Mali. These Shorties are great. I felt just like that with the Snowies that I just took. I like your "Shortie on a sortie."
 

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