The woods were quiet, no squirrels about. This usually means there’s an owl or hawk nearby. Sure enough we saw this Screech Owl comfortably perched in the cavity of a tree. What did surprise me was the agitated chickadee flying close to the dozing owl. Brave or reckless, I couldn’t decide.
August 26, 2020 at 6:46 pm
What a marvelous shot of two of my favorite birds! Brava!
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August 27, 2020 at 11:54 am
Thank you!
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August 25, 2020 at 10:03 am
Fabulous capture of this duo, Belinda! Bird behavior is so fascinating.
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August 25, 2020 at 11:28 am
Thanks, Ellen! It is interesting to see their interactions.
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August 24, 2020 at 7:46 pm
Well spotted! A lovely shot.
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August 25, 2020 at 11:28 am
Thank you!
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August 24, 2020 at 7:41 pm
Chickadees can be pretty brazen…
This combo shot is fantastic!
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August 25, 2020 at 11:29 am
They are feisty little guys. Thanks, Sandy!
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August 25, 2020 at 11:38 am
My pleasure, Belinda.
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August 24, 2020 at 5:14 pm
Right now I am very jealous to see this sleepy owl. I don’t see owls often but always looking for them.
Fantastic photo of owl and a chickadee!!!
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August 24, 2020 at 6:27 pm
Thank you, Kaya!
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August 24, 2020 at 4:57 pm
Wow! That is a once in a lifetime shot, and one you couldn’t get if you tried! Wonderful, Belinda! 🙂
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August 24, 2020 at 6:26 pm
It was pretty exciting! Thank you Pete 😊.
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August 24, 2020 at 4:33 pm
Well spotted Belinda.
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August 24, 2020 at 6:24 pm
I’ve seen screech owls most summers in this part of the reserve. Always happy when I do!
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August 24, 2020 at 4:15 pm
Never underestimate a chickadee, they are members of the forest police force.
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August 24, 2020 at 4:54 pm
It seems so.
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August 24, 2020 at 8:19 am
Great Image Belinda! 2 in 1!
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August 24, 2020 at 9:39 am
Thanks, Reed! This was a first for me 😊.
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August 24, 2020 at 4:27 am
Wow, what a shot, Belinda–this is an absolute classic and you really should submit this to at least a local photo contest, if not to the website for your camera. (Or, possibly: National Geographic’s photography community is now on Instagram at @NatGeoYourShot. Please follow us there for the latest photos from the community and tag your photos #YourShotPhotographer for a chance to be featured.) Superb.
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August 24, 2020 at 7:54 am
Thanks very much! It’s something to consider 😊.
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August 24, 2020 at 4:25 am
You must have good eyesight to spot that owl – so well camoflaged. Great shot!
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August 24, 2020 at 7:50 am
They are extremely well camouflaged. Thank you!
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August 24, 2020 at 3:27 am
A marvellous photograph!
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August 24, 2020 at 7:49 am
Thank you!
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August 24, 2020 at 3:20 am
Small birds will often mob dozy owls usually in flocks often of different species. The same as flying raptors will be harassed by crows, I have even seen Sparrow Hawks (Accipiter nisus) chased by swallows and martins. They seem to know they are not in hunting mode.
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August 24, 2020 at 7:48 am
I too have seen small birds chasing after crows. They must sense when they’re safe to do so.
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August 24, 2020 at 1:13 am
A fearless owl. 🥰
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August 24, 2020 at 7:46 am
Just sleepy, I think. 😊
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