In awe of owls

[kkr_images]

I just finished listening to Jennifer Ackerman read her excellent book "What an owl knows: The new science of the world's most enigmatic bird." This is a terrific book, reminding me how incredible owls are. I am in awe of owls with their remarkable hunting skills and ability to live in such diverse habitats on all of the continents but Antartica.

So, today I am posting a few owl images I have taken. The top two images of Great Gray Owls were taken last summer in central British Columbia during a workshop with Jess Findlay and Connor Stephanison. The picture of the Great Horned Owl with three owlets was taken in a park near my house in San Francisco showing that owls can breed successfully even a highly urban environment. The final image of a Burrowing Owl was taken in Richmond, California on a rocky shore between the San Francisco bay and a very busy dog park. This owl is very "chill" and does not seem at all perturbed by all the joggers, frisbee players and free running dogs.

I am lucky to have many other owl images that I will post in the future. Or, you can check out my Owl album on Flickr: https://www.flickr.com/photos/kkr_images/albums/72157720068587805/with/52422555932

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[paul katinas]

I just finished listening to Jennifer Ackerman read her excellent book "What an owl knows: The new science of the world's most enigmatic bird." This is a terrific book, reminding me how incredible owls are. I am in awe of owls with their remarkable hunting skills and ability to live in such diverse habitats on all of the continents but Antartica.

So, today I am posting a few owl images I have taken. The top two images of Great Gray Owls were taken last summer in central British Columbia during a workshop with Jess Findlay and Connor Stephanison. The picture of the Great Horned Owl with three owlets was taken in a park near my house in San Francisco showing that owls can breed successfully even a highly urban environment. The final image of a Burrowing Owl was taken in Richmond, California on a rocky shore between the San Francisco bay and a very busy dog park. This owl is very "chill" and does not seem at all perturbed by all the joggers, frisbee players and free running dogs.

I am lucky to have many other owl images that I will post in the future. Or, you can check out my Owl album on Flickr: https://www.flickr.com/photos/kkr_images/albums/72157720068587805/with/52422555932View attachment 83243View attachment 83244View attachment 83246View attachment 83247

Lovely images , fantastic set Kathy.
Happy trails.

 

[Callie]

Splendid set, Kathy. We love owls too! #2 -

 

[Ralph]

I just finished listening to Jennifer Ackerman read her excellent book "What an owl knows: The new science of the world's most enigmatic bird." This is a terrific book, reminding me how incredible owls are. I am in awe of owls with their remarkable hunting skills and ability to live in such diverse habitats on all of the continents but Antartica.

So, today I am posting a few owl images I have taken. The top two images of Great Gray Owls were taken last summer in central British Columbia during a workshop with Jess Findlay and Connor Stephanison. The picture of the Great Horned Owl with three owlets was taken in a park near my house in San Francisco showing that owls can breed successfully even a highly urban environment. The final image of a Burrowing Owl was taken in Richmond, California on a rocky shore between the San Francisco bay and a very busy dog park. This owl is very "chill" and does not seem at all perturbed by all the joggers, frisbee players and free running dogs.

I am lucky to have many other owl images that I will post in the future. Or, you can check out my Owl album on Flickr: https://www.flickr.com/photos/kkr_images/albums/72157720068587805/with/52422555932View attachment 83243View attachment 83244View attachment 83246View attachment 83247

Kathy, awesome images! You’ve made the most of your opportunities.

 

[Charles Loy]

Interesting commentary and excellent photos

 

[K9Kirk]

Some very nice captures, well done.

 

[kkr_images]

Kathy, awesome images! You’ve made the most of your opportunities.

Thank you very much. Kathy

 

[kkr_images]

Interesting commentary and excellent photos

Some very nice captures, well done.

Thank you so much. Kathy