Posted by Vincent Jones on January 16, 2007 at 7:34 AM
One from the archives, not sure if I have posted this before so here goes.
This was taken at a Little Owl site, which I was monitoring during 2005, whilst observing these delightful Owls I was unaware that this was going to happen. A few shots were taken for which this was the best shot due to the low settings being used at the time.
This pellet is made up of condensed beetle wings, wrapped in mud from the centre of earthworths, these two items play an important part of the Little Owls diet & are non digestible to help form the pellet.
D2X - 600mm AF-S F4
ISO 200, F4, 1/60th sec
Using the vehicle as a hide
Thanks for looking
Vince
Posted by Tim Munsey on January 16, 2007 at 7:57 AM
Well that's nice to see just before lunch, ta for that.
Great behavoural shot and educational aid for your visitors I guess.
Tim
Posted by Vincent Jones on January 16, 2007 at 8:03 AM
Hmmm, lovely! Must make a mental note never to buy Spaghetti & Meatballs again - I'd always wondered what the 'meatballs' where made of
Posted by Mark Sisson on January 16, 2007 at 8:31 AM
What with Helge's cormorant and fish suppers and your owl and pellet lunches this forum will soon rival the Roadkill Chef programme that's scheduled for telly later this week!!
Posted by Rob Ashton on January 16, 2007 at 4:38 PM
I must remember not to swallow earthworms and beetles or I might cough one of these up in company .
Great capture of an interesting behavior.
Rob
Posted by Ian McGuire on January 16, 2007 at 5:46 PM
Just watching the Roadkill Chef programme and plan to go out looking for a squirrel on the A4174 first thing tomorrow morning!
Great shot Vince and good for education.
Ian
Posted by Danny Green on January 17, 2007 at 5:53 PM
Discussion
7 repliesThis was taken at a Little Owl site, which I was monitoring during 2005, whilst observing these delightful Owls I was unaware that this was going to happen. A few shots were taken for which this was the best shot due to the low settings being used at the time.
This pellet is made up of condensed beetle wings, wrapped in mud from the centre of earthworths, these two items play an important part of the Little Owls diet & are non digestible to help form the pellet.
D2X - 600mm AF-S F4
ISO 200, F4, 1/60th sec
Using the vehicle as a hide
Thanks for looking
Vince
Great behavoural shot and educational aid for your visitors I guess.
Tim
Cheers Tim
Great capture of an interesting behavior.
Rob
Great shot Vince and good for education.
Ian
Danny
PS. Think of me while I am away