The first Barred Owl from my previous post appeared to be just hanging out on a limb above a small pond, maybe nodding off.
All the while he was watching the water below. He dropped down and out of my sight. I circled around the pond to discover the Owl posing nicely at the base of a Cypress tree. I didn’t see the frog until I was developing the images.
The presence of the frog explained the behavior of the mate, who had moved to a branch above, hunched over watching, and was making clucking noises. After a few minutes of this they flew off together, I hope to share the frog.
Wow, Ellen, what a fantastic capture. The Owl is stunning with the backdrop of the Cypress, but the addition of the poor frog really makes the shot. Terrific work.
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Thanks, Jane! The Owl landed in the perfect spot. It was fascinating watching the two interact and then take that poor frog to the woods.
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Unlucky frog but oh what a shot! All excellent!
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Thanks, Belinda!
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Fantastic capture Ellen, wonderful with the frog and the cypress
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Thanks, Tina! It’s a beautiful spot with trees and moss.
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Wonderful shots, Ellen. If I am lucky enough to see an owl, it is generally in dim light and hidden by branches high in a tree. I love that you were able to capture such a beautiful image in good light and with such a nice background.
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Thanks, Mike! I know, owls’ favorite spots aren’t the best for photographing! This is an attractive spot and the owls have become accustomed to some human movement around the area which helps.
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What a beautiful capture, Ellen! Your photo looks as if it were painted, just amazing. Great work!
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Thanks, Donna! I was quite happy to get to photograph the Barred Owls and watch them interact.
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