Short-eared Owl

by Marlin and Laura Hum

Title

Short-eared Owl

Artist

Marlin and Laura Hum

Medium

Photograph - Photography

Description

This was a great winter for seeing owls. After seeing 3 owls (2 new species to us) in Costa Rica, we came back to Montreal and saw 3 different species of owls in one birdwatching outing! This was one of them: a short-eared owl photographed in Dorval, Quebec, Canada. Apparently it's a rare migrant to this area in the winter.
"Medium-sized owl, more frequently seen in the daytime than other owls. Especially active around dawn and dusk, when it flies lazily over open fields or marshes in search of small mammals. Overall rather pale brown, palest on belly, with streaks and spots on wings and chest. Large buffy patch near the wingtips easily visible in flight. Females darker brown than males. Rarely heard vocalizing away from breeding grounds, where it makes a low series of hoots and a variety of harsh barking noises." (www.ebird.org)
This bird photograph was featured in the following Fine Art America groups:
FAA Portraits-Birds 04/23/2019
Wild Birds of the World 04/25/2019
No Place Like Home 04/25/2019
Wildlife One a Day 04/25/2019
Travel Art 04/27/2019
Photography and Nature 101 05/21/2019
Canada 150 06/18/2019
Canada 11/22/2019
ABC Group 11/14/2020
The Nature of Canada 08/20/2020
Mind-Blowing Photography 12/15/2020
The Outdoor Photographer 12/15/2020
10 Plus 12/15/2020
Images That Excite You 12/15/2020
Your Story of Art 12/15/2020
Wonder of Wings 12/18/2020
Go Take A Hike Photography 12/19/2020
Red Maple Gallery 12/19/2020
Just Perfect 12/19/2020
Covid-19 Mask group 12/20/2020
Your Very Best Photography 12/20/2020
Hodge Podge 12/21/2020
Avian Photography 02/15/2021

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April 23rd, 2019

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