Hi all!
This week's contest theme is Birds at Sunrise/Sunset. Here I will share with you a sunset photo.
I saw that there was a Long-eared Owl reported at a marsh I visit frequently. I have only saw the species once before and I have never seen it in that county so I decided to go search for it after work.
Lo and behold, I come across the owl! The marsh has an elevated area with a small grassland that the owl was using as a hunting ground. It must be packed with rodents at night, voles and fieldmice. It actually flew quite close to me a few times as I stood still.
However, the owl only came out as the last light of day was fading. So my camera had trouble focusing and gathering enough light to grab a shot.
Eventually I managed a few shots. You can see the owl's long "horns" on top of her head. After spending a few minutes with the owl I left it at peace to hunt for the night and I headed towards the bright subway lights.
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This is such an encounter, I wish so much to see an owl.