Well after many months I have managed to find these guys again, this is one of the three owlets from last year, of which at least two have survived, sadly I cannot find or locate the parents, or the other owlet, but hopefully these two will continue. Took a few days to accept me and again build the confidence in allowing me in on their 'patch'. A lot of hours have gone in so far (too many to count, with very early starts), just to get to this stage, plus light & the location are not always conducive in creating the shots I'm after, but time will tell.
Close by I found an old telegraph pole which they have enjoyed foregoing in, plenty of bugs & beetles to feed on and display some of their 'humorous' behavioural aspects from time to time. The old Willow tree has a small hollow on the side, it shelters them from the 'ripping wind' that was about recently and makes for a good vantage point in surveying their territory. It also makes for excellent camouflage so they blend in with their environment.
Thanks to those who swung by on the previous posting and or left a reply, cheers.
Cheers
Steve
Subject: Little owl in tree hollow (Athene noctua)
Camera: Canon 1DX
Lens: 500f/4 plus 2x Gitzo head/Uniqball head
Exposure: 1/250s at f/8 ISO1600 +1 EV Comp








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