Eyes Wide Open

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Comments

Jenny Stevens

Terrific shot and great story to go with it Greg.

Greg McIntosh

Thank you Jenny!!! Im happy that you like the image...its my favorite Saw Whet image that I've taken!!! :)

Jane LeBlanc

Great job, Greg! Nice you left it alone, as well, after taking some great shots, of course!

Greg McIntosh

Thank you Jane....I try to give all wildlife the respect that it deserves..

Debra Plett

Very nice shot and story Greg.

Greg McIntosh

Thank you Debra!!! :)

Description
This tiny owl has eyes wide open and sitting on a kill. We discovered this little beauty sleeping at a cache we decided, sitting on a vole or field mouse. We watched it as a bunch of chick-a-dees and a white breasted Nuthatch buzzed it and made such a commotion that the owl woke from its sleep long enough to look around and then go back to sleep! We moved on shortly after taking this mage and left it be. What a wonderful experience seeing this little cutie on such a nice, mostly unobstructed perch.
Taken By
Greg McIntosh
Taken On
December 11, 2020
Tagged
owl saw whet nature wildlife raptor ontario canada forest vole hunting
  • Focal: 176
  • Lens Model: EF100-400mm f/4.5-5.6L IS II USM
  • Shutter speed: 0.008 sec
  • Aperture: f/ 8

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