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.
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.
Unlucky frog but oh what a shot! All excellent!
Thanks, Belinda!
Fantastic capture Ellen, wonderful with the frog and the cypress
Thanks, Tina! It’s a beautiful spot with trees and moss.
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.
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.
What a beautiful capture, Ellen! Your photo looks as if it were painted, just amazing. Great work!
Thanks, Donna! I was quite happy to get to photograph the Barred Owls and watch them interact.