Monday, 26 January 2015

Short-eared Owl at Eldernell, Cambridgeshire


One of 4 Short-eared Owls that were present yesterday evening at the RSPB site at Eldernell in Cambridgeshire. A pretty ropey effort when compared with others, but as yet, my 'best' effort. I will return again to photograph these beauties, but the area in question is getting pretty busy with photographers from all over the place at the moment, leading to no room at the prime viewpoint!



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18 comments:

  1. Margaret Birding For Pleasure27 January 2015 at 09:12

    Must have been wonderful to see 4 of these lovely Owls.

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    1. John28 January 2015 at 20:21

      Hi Margaret, it was indeed! I have been at the site and seen 9 of these beauties at once, it's a good place for them at the moment.
      J

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  2. eileeninmd27 January 2015 at 20:01

    Awesome sighting of the Short-eared Owl. Great shots!

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    1. John28 January 2015 at 20:22

      Hi Eileen! Thank you, they are great to watch.
      J

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  3. Pieni Lintu27 January 2015 at 20:53

    Beautiful bird shots!

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  4. Findlay Wilde27 January 2015 at 21:29

    They are such amazing pictures of the owl

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  5. Margaret Birding For Pleasure28 January 2015 at 07:41

    HIJohn I thought I had left a comment 2 days ago! It must have been wonderful to see this Owl.

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    1. John28 January 2015 at 20:23

      Hi Margaret,
      You did indeed, sorry, I have only just got around to replying, very remiss of me.
      J

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  6. A Colorful World28 January 2015 at 15:44

    They are great shots in spite of your need to jockey for position. :-)

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    1. John28 January 2015 at 20:23

      Thanks Marie, it's a good job that I have pointy elbows!
      J

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  7. Breathtaking28 January 2015 at 16:24

    Excellent shots of the Short-eared Owls. IFS are difficult to do.
    Regards.

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    1. John28 January 2015 at 20:25

      Thank you. Yes, I am just finding that out. Mind you, my stationary shots aren't that much cop either!
      J

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  8. Stewart M29 January 2015 at 20:49

    What splendid birds these are - we don't have any owl that behave like SE's here - shame really!

    Used to watch them in Co Durham.

    Cheers - Stewart M - Melbourne

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    1. John30 January 2015 at 14:54

      Hi Stewart! Yes, they are rather lovely. I am not going to feel too sorry for you though, with all the fantastic creatures you have over there!
      J

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  9. Lou Mary30 January 2015 at 21:12

    Fab photos! I would be extremely happy to take any of these wonderful birds. I still haven't ever seen one, let alone 4! I have a trip to suffolk planned soon so maybe that'll change then, I hope! Lovely pics. p.s I enjoy your first quote by Rory McGrath - love his book!

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    1. John31 January 2015 at 11:05

      Thanks Lou Mary! It seems to be quite a good year for SEO's as there have been up to 9 of these birds seen at any one time at Eldernell. I think there is a place in Suffolk called Orford Ness which is a good place for them.
      Glad you like the quote, it is a good book, have re-read it a number of times!
      J

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