Birds Backlit Short Eared Owls

[Uncle Kevriano]

A few shots from yesterday afternoon at Winterton Dunes, Norfolk. Always a joy to see these fantastic owls. Big crops on most, as they don't fly very close, maily because there are a fair few dog walkers around.

• ILCE-7RM4
• FE 200-600mm F5.6-6.3 G OSS
• 600.0 mm
• ƒ/8
• 1/1000 sec
• ISO 400

• ILCE-7RM4
• FE 200-600mm F5.6-6.3 G OSS
• 600.0 mm
• ƒ/8
• 1/1600 sec
• ISO 1000

• ILCE-7RM4
• FE 200-600mm F5.6-6.3 G OSS
• 600.0 mm
• ƒ/8
• 1/1600 sec
• ISO 1000

• ILCE-7RM4
• FE 200-600mm F5.6-6.3 G OSS
• 600.0 mm
• ƒ/8
• 1/1600 sec
• ISO 2500

• ILCE-7RM4
• FE 200-600mm F5.6-6.3 G OSS
• 600.0 mm
• ƒ/8
• 1/1600 sec
• ISO 2500

• ILCE-7RM4
• FE 200-600mm F5.6-6.3 G OSS
• 600.0 mm
• ƒ/8
• 1/1600 sec
• ISO 2500

• ILCE-7RM4
• FE 200-600mm F5.6-6.3 G OSS
• 600.0 mm
• ƒ/8
• 1/2500 sec
• ISO 1000

• ILCE-7RM4
• FE 200-600mm F5.6-6.3 G OSS
• 600.0 mm
• ƒ/8
• 1/2500 sec
• ISO 5000

 

[DavidN]

Another nice set of images, Kev. Not yet had the opportunity of photographing these beauties but I live in hope.

 

[Uncle Kevriano]

Another nice set of images, Kev. Not yet had the opportunity of photographing these beauties but I live in hope.

Cheers David. Not that many places that they show up really.

 

[Jeff A]

A few shots from yesterday afternoon at Winterton Dunes, Norfolk. Always a joy to see these fantastic owls. Big crops on most, as they don't fly very close, maily because there are a fair few dog walkers around.View attachment 16413View attachment 16414View attachment 16415View attachment 16416View attachment 16417View attachment 16418View attachment 16419View attachment 16420

Another excellent Set!

 

[Uncle Kevriano]

Cheers Jeff

 

[Tim Mayo]

Cracking shots Kev! I've only ever seen them on Skomer Island, a place that I've not been to for a couple of years now.

 

[Uncle Kevriano]

Cracking shots Kev! I've only ever seen them on Skomer Island, a place that I've not been to for a couple of years now.

Cheers Tim. I would hazard a guess that your best bet would be the Cambridgeshire Fens.

 

[WeeMalky]

That's a cracking set Kev great captures

 

[Uncle Kevriano]

Cheers Malky

 

[Matthias]

Great pictures!

 

[Jeff A]

So I went exploring yesterday at an area 45 minutes drive from where I live because I read there was a reasonable Owl population there. All of the land there is privately owned but I hoped I could find some locals who would give me some tips and possibly an invite for picture taking purposes. All things considred, it was a total fail. I found one man in his driveway and I pulled in, got out and greeted him. I stated what I was looking for and asked him if there were Owls in the area and he stood there and stared at me and remained silent. I re-phrased the question and at one point the Gentleman's lips quivered a bit but he did not speak. I bid him goodbye and left. My problem is, if this guy had an Owl farm, I wouldn't know how to go about getting any shots.

 

[Uncle Kevriano]

So I went exploring yesterday at an area 45 minutes drive from where I live because I read there was a reasonable Owl population there. All of the land there is privately owned but I hoped I could find some locals who would give me some tips and possibly an invite for picture taking purposes. All things considred, it was a total fail. I found one man in his driveway and I pulled in, got out and greeted him. I stated what I was looking for and asked him if there were Owls in the area and he stood there and stared at me and remained silent. I re-phrased the question and at one point the Gentleman's lips quivered a bit but he did not speak. I bid him goodbye and left. My problem is, if this guy had an Owl farm, I wouldn't know how to go about getting any shots.

Jeff, have a look at this, it may give you some insight on areas near to you.

13 Owl Species That Live in California! (2025)

Learn the 13 different types of OWLS in California, AND how to identify them by their appearance and hoots. How many of these species have YOU seen?

birdwatchinghq.com

 

[Tim Mayo]

Cheers Tim. I would hazard a guess that your best bet would be the Cambridgeshire Fens.

Thanks for the tip Kev! I probably should make the effort to travel a little more towards the East this year!

 

[Uncle Kevriano]

Thanks for the tip Kev! I probably should make the effort to travel a little more towards the East this year!

Yeah, when you aren't busy getting married, moving house and having babies

 

[Jeff A]

Jeff, have a look at this, it may give you some insight on areas near to you.

13 Owl Species That Live in California! (2025)

Learn the 13 different types of OWLS in California, AND how to identify them by their appearance and hoots. How many of these species have YOU seen?

birdwatchinghq.com

Thank you Kev. I have done a little research but have not seen this publication.

 

[Tim Mayo]

Yeah, when you aren't busy getting married, moving house and having babies

I know. This year is going to be busy again! Late March early April is our new possible completion date! I think I've aged an extra 10 years since we started the process of trying to buy a new place!

 

[Uncle Kevriano]

I know. This year is going to be busy again! Late March early April is our new possible completion date! I think I've aged an extra 10 years since we started the process of trying to buy a new place!

Feels like it's been going on that long!