I first photographed this zippy Burrowing Owl last June then saw him again in October at Photography Day.
He wasn’t doing anything different on this day, but he sure was cute. And zippy.
Safety first, he watched all movement overhead where some vultures were swooping around.
With the danger passed, he posed on a higher perch.
The Center for Birds of Prey, Awenda, SC
Photography Day, October 10, 2021
A Barred Owl from last fall’s Photography Day.
The Center for Birds of Prey, Awenda, SC.
Photography Day, October 10, 2021
This Crested Caracara was incredibly photogenic and despite the low-light day we were having I got some amazing closeup images, some with a Green Background and these with a white/grey sky background.
There’s not much I can say about them, other than this is a gorgeous bird.
Looking a little sassy!
And curious…
The Center for Birds of Prey, Awenda, SC.
Photography Day, October 10, 2021
The Asian Brown Wood Owl was part of the flight demonstration at the Center for Birds of Prey Photographer’s Day.
The Center for Birds of Prey, Awenda, SC
Photography Day, October 10, 2021
The Asian Brown Wood Owl was part of the flight demonstration at the Center for Birds of Prey Photographer’s Day.
Who’s looking at you?
The Center for Birds of Prey, Awenda, SC
Photography Day, October 10, 2021
I was able to capture another series of the Crested Caracara mating display much closer up.
The expanded speckled white neck adds to his appeal during mating season.
He was quite striking even when holding still.
This view also shows off the Caracara’s powerful beak.
They easily feed on about any animal, either captured alive or found dead.
The Center for Birds of Prey, Awenda, SC.
Photography Day, October 10, 2021
This gorgeous Barn Owl is one of the raptor ambassadors at the Center for Birds of Prey.
Showing off his flexible neck, and how owls have to turn their heads to see to the side.
Face front where you can see the full facial disk. These feathers help collect sound, aiding the owl’s hunting prowess.
The Center for Birds of Prey, Awenda, SC
Photography Day, October 10, 2021
This Crested Caracara was incredibly photogenic and despite the low-light day we were having I got some amazing closeup images.
Ted and I recently attended our fifth Photography Day at the Center for Birds of Prey in Awenda, SC. Photographers have an opportunity to take close-up images of a number of birds of prey as well as some flight demonstrations. As always the staff and volunteers provided a fun and educational experience.
The Center for Birds of Prey, Awenda, SC.
Photography Day, October 10, 2021
The Asian Brown Wood Owl was part of the flight demonstration at the Center for Birds of Prey Photographer’s Day.
Check out that powerful foot!
And the wingspan!
The Center for Birds of Prey, Awenda, SC
Photography Day, October 10, 2021
Barn Owls are pretty snazzy, all dressed up in earth tones. When this one gave a shake he showed off his complementary white speckled underside.
The Center for Birds of Prey, Awenda, SC
Photography Day, October 10, 2021
