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Tussock Devil!.....
Ian Latham

Tussock Devil!..... (Asio flammeus)

A Short-eared owl perched upon his tussock!.....the sunset warming his feathers and making him sleepy!.....hence we were able to get within 20 feet of him (with the aid of some skillful nynja crawling and artful shadow work!!)
Habitat
Field.
Location
???
Date taken
10th March 09
Scientific name
Asio flammeus
Equipment used
EOS 40D + 100-400mm
o:) Glorious lighting on your soft friend, Owl-Man!!! ;) :clap: :clap: I guess a touch of disapproval in that grouchy stare... I think you were spotted! :-O
 
Love the title and the lighting.....Great Ninja skills to get this brilliant shot Ian o:)o:):t:
 

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