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)
What's cuter than a couple of young owls... Handsome...
Gorgeous little owl!
...and an impressive and gorgeous sentinel this is! Excellent photograph, Danny!
What a beautiful little bird. Excellent capture.
Never seen one before Danny and this is a great shot and description of the little guy. Sounds like the male really knows how to attract the females ;)
A lovely capture with him all puffed out like that and thankyou for the info as I didn't know that.
Nailed it buddy, what a cute shot and great composition on this one! Aloha~
Wonderful shot my friend...!!!
What a pretty little owl. Wonderful shot.
Well done!
Beautiful bird capture...Interesting info on their courtship. Aloha
A super shot of this grand little fellow. And I must say the grunting, screeching, mewing, groaning, and rattles would definitely get my attention. :o) CC
Great shot. I saw a wonderful selection of raptors on my spring holiday through Wales and Cumbria. I may be wrong, but I think my wife and I saw an eagle - our first in the wild!
fantastic portrait Danny !
Excellent!
Excellent and very beautiful shot, Dan. Thanks for the interesting infos too.
This is wonderful!
Always fascinating these mating rituals!!!!!! beautiful catch!!!!
Stunning capture my friend.I also would like to see the mating ritual.
Absolutely gorgeous, and the background dof is wonderful, as it the composition! You know why I like this one, perhaps the same one I captured on May 1 last.
I'm always so amazed by your work Danny, the sentinel is no exception the beautiful detail of the owl and the vivid green background work fantastic together really eccentuates the subject the focus and clarity is always spot on!!!!
great portrait of a" watchman on his beat",Dan
Excellent cattura ...Marvelous image...!!!
Awesome capture!
wonderful feathered owl! fabulous capture! ;o)
Wonderful shot.
There is no denying you excel in bird photography, this is stunning Danny!!! I love owls and just look how this chap acts out its tree trunk role; a fabulous and beautiful owl, and superb photography and presentation. Thank you Danny, hugs Jane xx
~Adorable~ So Elegant Bird... FABULOUS!!! Thanks for sharing
superb Danny!
Love the title for this what a gorgeous bird :) Cathy xoxoxo