Nora Batty

One from the files, Short-eared Owl on a post, wearing what look like Nora's tights

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Thanks for the feedback on my Snipe shot and thanks for looking.

Sorry for the lack of comments over the last week or so, just renewed my membership.

Andy...

I can see the resemblence, Andy, but the owl's expression isn't anywhere fierce enough for Nora! Great picture. Like you, I have just renewed my membership.

David

Wonderfull shot.Great "owl-face"expression. I did not know Nora Batty (I'm sorry for that)so I looked her up in Google and yes there are several similarities. :)
I've never had the chance to picture an wild owl.
But I'm sure once I'll get that chance.

Andy it's fluffed up pose looks great! was he a bit mad at you?

Ps was it at my neck of the woods?

Keith.

Hi Andy, one of your best. Well seen, nicely captured.

TFS
Steve

Thanks for the interest guys

Hi Keith, he was far from mad, in fact he was incredibly relaxed and happily sat on the post preening for well over 40min.

Yes, this was your neck of the woods, it'll be a real shame if this place is put to the plough next year

Andy...

Hey Andy ! can't get one for the life of me this year,off to Australia for a few weeks hope i have better luck next year.

Keith.

Classic preening shuffle Andy
Nice.
Cheers
JR
PS Don't forge tthe white spot at the base of the upper mandible on Marsh Tits. A lot of the Willow pics if you google them are in fact marsh and not Willow.

I like the slightly blurred wings and tail, excelletn pose and detail.

Great title Andy, to match a great shot

Bob

Cheers guys, your thoughts are always appreciated

Thanks for the ID tip, John.

Andy...

Cracking shot Andy, super stuff

Oscar

You need to find another owl and call it Compo! Cracking image Andy great pose & BG.

Nick.

Nice capture although maybe a tad central. Lovely behaviour well caught.

Ian

Perfect for me

Ian

Cheers guys

Andy...