The Sentinel by danob
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Description
This is the Tawny Owl and while it's call of the classic Twit twahooo we associate with an owls call is in fact a duet between a pair, and from it's dark eyes tends to be mainly nocturnal are rarely seen. This time of year is the breeding season, and males are agressive in defence of it's territory and often seen on a favourite perch in a specific area.
During courtship the male perches near the female and sways from side to side, then up and down, raising first one wing then the other and finally both together. His plumage is puffed out, like this, making him appear almost round, then tightly compressed. Meanwhile he grunts softly, sometimes sidling a foot or so along the branch and back again. He may indulge in wing-clapping and when pursuing the female will utter screeches, mewings, groans and rattles. The female may puff out and quiver her feathers.
Comments (64)
superbe !
Beautiful shot.
Wonderful sentinel. Fantastic capture!!
wonderful bird! Fantastic photo!!!!!
Oh my, it's a wonderful composition with pretty colors, pure nature, great!!
pure magic dan.
lol interesting info on the bird, and excellent capture.
Wonderful little owl and mood, Danny!!!
lovely capture my friend x 5+
Wonderful photo and interesting information!
I love owls & this is a cutie Danny, thanks for that info too. Very interesting.
Oh, wow. You really make me want to see this mating dance. It sounds so delightful. And this shot is just wonderful. The "casual" glance - but we know it isn't. :-) Great shot! Love this little feathered treasure.
Amazing !
Superb capture and interesting information Danny, there used to be quite a few owls around here at one time. The numbers seem to have dropped over the last five years, I don't know if the closing of the urban farm had anything to do with it, but since it closed down I have not heard as many about. Excellent work. Bravo!!!!!
I have always loved owls and this one is a beaut:) Excellent capture Hugs Susan~
wonderful picture of a olw.
Excellent as usual my friend.
Beautiful composition. excellent work
Superb photoshot my friend, excellent done.
So beautiful!
Wonderful bird, fine shot!
A perfect portrait, beautiful!
Charming little guy. Beautiful capture of him.
Wonderful shot of this beautiful owl Danny, hope you are feeling better now!
We had these nesting in the next plot to us for over half my life, and then the house was replaced by 10 flats. They are still around but I don't know where they nest. A splendid shot.
Super shot of this precious owl!
Wonderful photo. Looks so fragile a way you capture it.
very nice, I love owls.
adorable litle creature ..excellent shot !
Great capture and excelent pose, he looks like posing for you, excelente capture, details and colors !