Protecting The Nest

Artist: bobbymcleod
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Protecting The Nest

Came across this aggressive bird. Not sure why he had his feathers in a knot, but it made for a great shot!

The Eagle Owl is a large and powerful bird, smaller than the Golden Eagle but larger than the Snowy Owl. It has a wingspan of up to 138-200 cm (55-79 in) and measures 58-75 cm (23-30 in) long. Females weigh 1.75-4.2 kg (3.9-9.4 lbs) and males weigh 1.5-3.2 kg (3.3-7 lbs). In comparison, the common Barn Owl weighs about 500 grams (1.1 lbs). It mainly feeds on small mammals, but can kill prey up to the size of foxes and young deer (up to 10 kg/22 lb), if taken by surprise. Larger prey (over 3 kg/7 lb) is consumed on the ground which leaves the bird vulnerable (for example to foxes).

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Braedene

Oooh yes it did. – superb close up – love the eyes and such perfect detail in the feathers. \a fav. \liz
bobbymcleod replied

thanks so much liz…glad you like!
salsbells69

Wow..those eyes!! Awesome grab Bobby!!
bobbymcleod replied

thanks sal!
Cindirelli

This is awesome, Bobby! Love the detail and those eyes!!! The way his beak and mouth are positioned, it looks like he is trying to tell you something, like “psssst”. LOL Very well done! ~|}:)
bobbymcleod replied

thanks cindi!
Lisa G. Putman

Wow, amazing shot, Bobby! I love the brillance and clarity in those eyes! I also love the mouth, it makes the image so much more interesing!
bobbymcleod replied

thanks for that lisa! it was a opportunistic shot. saw him a bit later and he was back up in a tree, so lucky to get this one!
AmandaWitt

Great!
bobbymcleod replied

thanks amanda!
lorilee

INCREDIBLE!!!!
bobbymcleod replied

thanks lorilee
Magee

Right place! Right time! Right photographer!! ;-)
Sensational capture Bobby!
bobbymcleod replied

haha…thanks for the vote of confidence robyn!
Moorey

Absolutely great capture. You got it! Excellent focus and great look in the eyes
bobbymcleod replied

thanks so much moorey!
TrEaSuReDiMaGeS

Amazing capture Bobby….... PERFECT shot!!! :-))
bobbymcleod replied

thanks so much deb!
Macky

Great shot indeed Bobby!!
bobbymcleod replied

thanks macky!
micmac

WONDERFUL CAPTURE,AMAZING DETAILS!
bobbymcleod replied

thanks for that gigi!
Bonnie T. Barry

I would give my front teeth to see an owl this close and get such a gorgeous photo! (Well, maybe not my front teeth, but I sure would be willing to part with a few hours of my time to get an opportunity like this!) You capitalized on the moment so wonderfully; true excellence all around!
DigitallyStill

Awesome photo. I wish I had taken it so I may add it in my Owl calendar ;-) Well done!
bobbymcleod replied

thanks francine!
fauselr

great eyes, very nice shot
bobbymcleod replied

thank you fauselr!
ifreedman

Was he laughing at you?