Barn Owl Juveniles by TomDart
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Description
When close to a barn owl, there is the feeling of something very primitive. These young owls were on a perch at a rehab center, swaying back and forth together, shoulder to shoulder. They wanted me gone. A couple of clicks of the camera and I left.
The nest tree was cut down and that explains three healthy owls together at the center. When these grow enough in size and ability, they will be released to the wild.
Though one of the most efficient night hunters of mice, voles and other small critters the barn owl is endangered in many areas. Loss of habitat is one reason. Their lifespan in the wild is about 4 years maximum and the infant mortality rate is high. It is not common for the raptor center I visit to have barn owls. We are fortunate these were saved and hope they make it to the wild again as capable raptors.
Comments (28)
great capture!
Very good shot.
Totally awesome capture here...very cool:-)
Fantastic capture of these beautiful owls!
beautiful capture
they are so totally awesome creatures and you did them justice in this fine shot!
I just LOVE their heart-shaped faces. Owl are such awesome creatures. And I'm glad these three will have a chance to be released.
That is a Great Shot! They are Beautiful.
Excellent capture! Beautiful Owls.
Superb capture!
great shot
Beautiful capture, hope they get released safely!!!
Beautiful image, Tom! :)
What a pity to hear of such a sad story. Luckily they were saved my friend. Superb capture of these animals.
What a face! Such a complex set of feathers. Very nice capture.
SPECTACULAR SHOT!!!!!!!
Beautiful creatures. I did not know they were so endangered. What a shame!!! Thanks for the beautiful photo and information.
beautiful photography
Outstanding!
Excellent shot, fantastic details!
Just wonderful to look at them, so close together. Very special shot you've made here. Thanks you so much for telling that story too. I'm very fond of owls. (haha, not in the way to eat, I hope you do understand(?)) In our garden, in the evening we can often hear a tawny owl.
they are so cute . .I love owls .. beautiful capture!
I LOVE THEM BIRDS !!!!!!!!
Wonderful .
amazing how beautiful they are, glad you got to see them and share them with us.
Wonderful shot !!Great details !
a wonderful shot !!!
nice shot!! {check site mail for baby owls)