Ural Owl

[Joel Brueziere]

http://www.eyesonsky.com/mig/albums/Nature/Birds/Ca/chouette-de-lOural_DSCN1254.jpg
Chouette de l’Oural - Habichtskauz - Strix uralensis
Romania 24th December 2004
Birding trip Romania 21.12.2004-2.1.2005 with
Ecoadventure Catalin & Mariana Stoenescu (leaders),
Picture: Joel Brueziere www.eyesonsky.com (http://www.eyesonsky.com/galerie-oiseaux-birds) and Lionel Maumary (Switzerland).

Digiscoping. Nikon Coolpix 4500 + Leica APO77.
1/15 seconds, F 4.2, ISO 100

[Axel Hildebrandt]

Great find and it looks quite good for a digiscoped image. I also like the inclusion of the habitat and soft light and might sharpen the bird a bit more.

[Daniel Cadieux]

I agree this looks pretty good for a digiscoped image! I also agree with a bit more sharpening, and perhaps lightening the image a bit...unless you want to preserve the dark forest mood.

[Ignacio Yufera]

It is surprisingly good for digiscoping. I like the dark forest mood. Apparently you have to watch out with these very aggressive owls, at least one researcher lost an eye when handling a nest.

[Ted Willcox]

Hi Joel
I just love looking at owl images and this species is new to me. Neat digiscope.
ted