Austral Pygmy Owl

Gallery: AvianPosted August 28, 2016113 views8 comments

The first pygmy owl species I ever saw was an Austral pygmy owl, found in Patagonia. I was happy to get back down there earlier this year and nail some better pictures of this little fellow. This one was perched right near the road and stayed put as we hopped out of the car and snapped away.

Canon 7D Mark II
Canon 600mm f/4 IS
ISO 200
1/640th
f/9

Max

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8 comments

Comment posted by Keith Bauer on August 28, 2016 at 1:30 PM

Very nice. A cooperative little guy wasn't he. Sweet frame.

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Comment posted by Matt Shellenberg on August 28, 2016 at 3:30 PM

Great look at this little owl, Max. Great light and you did a great job with the composition. The background really compliments the owl well. Superb image.

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Comment posted by Hans Overduin on August 28, 2016 at 3:39 PM

Very attractive species ! Lovely natural setting and the owl's expression is priceless ! Cheers, hans

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Comment posted by Ed Williams on August 28, 2016 at 11:03 PM

This is really nice Max. Great sharp look with very nice BG.

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Comment posted by Kurt Bowman on August 29, 2016 at 1:24 PM

Nice comp on this Max. Congrats on the find as well. I've never seen any type of Pygmy owl. Hope I don't have to travel all the way to Patagonia just to see one (unless it's Patagonia, AZ).

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Comment posted by May Haga on August 29, 2016 at 8:46 PM

Great capture Max. I really like the composition.
May

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Comment posted by Ken Watkins on August 30, 2016 at 4:57 AM

Max,
What a delightful image, our small owls are called owlets and I have been fortunate to see Pear-Spotted Owlet now and again.
I would consider doing something with the OOF branches on the right hand side?

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Comment posted by Steve Thompson on August 30, 2016 at 2:48 PM

I like it as posted Max, nice work!

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