The northern hawk owl got its name because it looks and acts more like a hawk then other owls do. Hawk owls have more pointed wings then most owls which enables them to fly more quickly then other owls. They are mostly diurnal, active during the day, and use their sence of sight to find prey more then their hearing. I photographed this northern hawk owl as it was hunting, up at the Sax Zim Bog in January.
Terrific capture as always! Love the blue skies and such a wonderful, beautiful owl! Hope you have a wonderful weekend! Enjoy!
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That's a 'wow' picture!! Talk about being at the right place at the right time. Lucky you! ~karen
ReplyDeleteGreat shot...looks like you may have had to duck!
ReplyDeleteFabulous view of nature in motion, thanks for sharing with SWF
ReplyDeleteFabulous view of nature in motion, thanks for sharing with SWF
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ReplyDeleteI'm scared of them now :-)
Hawkeyed? Or still mostly working on sound?
A bird on the wing is worth two in the bush! Great photo for Skywatch!
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I saw one of those years ago west of us in NY state. Can't even remember where it was. Bunch of birders out there with scopes.
ReplyDeleteHow wonderful to catch a bird in flight...great addition to SWF.
ReplyDeleteI love it!
ReplyDeleteI like the composition - both "simple" yet packed with the possibility of VERY intense action!
ReplyDeleteWow - that's some picture! Stunning!
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Great shot - owls of any sort are always great to see.
ReplyDeleteReally like this shot.
Stewart M
awesomely stunning....great photos!
ReplyDeleteCheck out my Skywatch Entry as well. Have followed your blog, hope you do the same. Thanks!
Oh MY! Just perfect! Look at those eyes and that barred plumage! Look at that flight! wow!
ReplyDeleteWhat a fantastic photograph! Thanks for the information, too.
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