Owl combat

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Comments

Yves Guillot

Where was this shot taken??

Scott Reeve

Super shot! Hoping to see similar action between Red Tailed Hawks this weekend.

Description
These two Short-eared owls danced a complex aerial ballet that ended in combat. Here they are caught with talons locked in a very rare instant.
Taken By
David Heberlein
Taken On
September 29, 2023
Tagged
birds owls short eared owl flight interaction animal bird flying accipiter vulture buzzard hawk sky beak cloud
Assignments
Wildlife
  • Focal: 600
  • Lens Model: 150-600mm F5-6.3 DG OS HSM | Contemporary 015
  • Shutter speed: 0.0003125 sec
  • Aperture: f/ 8

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