These Great Horned Owlets are from one of the nest at the Ridgefield Wildlife refuge. This image was taken this week and I estimate them to be at about 40 days old. They usually begin flying at about 63-70 days according to the Audubon encyclopedia, so about another 3 weeks of observation in the nest. If interested I shot 2 more short videos that are available at http://www.craigstrandphotography.com/p879369337
They are marked Apr 18
Larger image available, "Thanks for stopping!"
canon 7D
canon 600mm f4.L IS USM + 1.4TC
F/8 1/30 ISO 640
auto window beanbag lens rest, CS5, LR3, NIKs suite
Posted by Phil Knouf on April 20, 2012 at 11:17 PM
Wow Craig, even the youngin's look fierce! Great capture and thanks for sharing the image specs. I don't currently photography any wildlife so nice to see such fine work.
Aren't they something! I was at the refuge yesterday for the first time. Couldn't find the owls, though. So, really appreciate seeing yours. Keep 'em coming!
What a spectacular place Ridgefield NWR is! Sure wish I lived closer and can well understand why you're there so often. It's like heaven if you're even slightly interested in birds.
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They are marked Apr 18
Larger image available, "Thanks for stopping!"
canon 7D
canon 600mm f4.L IS USM + 1.4TC
F/8 1/30 ISO 640
auto window beanbag lens rest, CS5, LR3, NIKs suite
What a spectacular place Ridgefield NWR is! Sure wish I lived closer and can well understand why you're there so often. It's like heaven if you're even slightly interested in birds.