Woo Woo by byronbackyard
Adult Barking Owls are grey-brown above, with white spots on the wings, and whitish below, heavily streaked with grey-brown. The head is almost entirely grey-brown, and the eyes are large and yellow. Young Barking Owls have less streaking on the underparts and are mottled white and grey-brown on the rear of the neck. Barking Owls are nocturnal birds (night birds), although they may sometimes be seen hunting during the day.
The Barking Owl is named for its harsh ‘barking’ call but can also make a much louder, wailing cry, which has given rise to another name, the ‘screaming-woman bird’.
Canon 50D, EF70-300mm f/4-5.6 IS USM
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Comments
Love those eyes! Superb captue, Byron!
Many thanks Daniel, yep it’s the eyes that do it!
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Nice shot Deb. Beautiful detail.
Many thanks Alwyn!
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what a thinker LOL
Lol, indeed!
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Amazing capture. They are incredible animals
Many thanks ClaireBear, he was certainly contemplating something … probably food!
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Great capture, the Canon 70
300mm is always underestimated ;)Many thanks Delfino!
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what a shot of this amazing birdie – have not heard of a barking owl before. love his expression (can birds have expressions??:)
best,
v
Many thanks Victoria, they certainly can have expressions I think!
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The eyes have it! Brillant capture Byron!
Many thanks Bellavista2!
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“Hi Bryon!” Could you pop your adorable Owl in our sister group. “Nature and Man Group”. Because he is in a Man made enclosure. Thankyou for your wonderful contributions to our Group.
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