Arthur Marshall Loxahatchee NWR, Boynton Beach, FL
Great Horned Owl (male) watching over the nesting female. He is always within 50 yards of the nest and only leaves to hunt and return with food. We think the chicks may have already hatched and we are waiting with great anticipation to see them. Late afternoon with great lighting makes it easier to find him in the moss.
Nikon D300
Nikon 300/2.8 VR lense
ISO 400
F/5.6 @ 1/500
Manual Metering on Tripod