Keywords:Braemar, Broad Run, Floodplain, Forest Floor, Great Horned Owl, Mertensia virginiana, Owlet, Virginia Bluebells, bluebells, ephemeral, spring
Photo Info
Dimensions9000 x 6000
Original file size33.3 MB
Image typeJPEG
Color spaceAdobe RGB (1998)
Date taken18-Apr-13 17:19
Date modified15-Apr-17 18:00
Shooting Conditions
Camera makeNIKON CORPORATION
Camera modelNIKON D2X
Focal length105 mm
Focal length (35mm)157 mm
Max lens aperturef/2.8
Exposure1/80 at f/3.5
FlashNot fired
Exposure bias-1/3 EV
Exposure modeAuto
Exposure prog.Aperture priority
ISO speedISO 125
Metering modePattern
Digital zoom1x
Great Horned Owlet JF08012
While out in the Broad Run floodplain in my suburban neighborhood to photograph the lovely Virginia Bluebells, I thought I'd look for bluebells growing against the back drop of a fallen log. Imagine my surprise when I came across this young owlet among the bluebells.
Great Horned Owlets are known to leave their nests well before they can fly. They may wander about the nest tree, or make their way down to the ground and back up again for greater safety at night.
I imagine getting down could be quite easy if he lets gravity do most of the work. But how does a flightless owlet get back up a tree? It must be quite a sight and quite a feat.
I think this is the only bird I have photographed with my 105mm macro lens!
