Bob on his favourite branch during the day, watching his mate Helen in a nearby tree as she calls. There's a chance their babies may have hatched, but I can't say 100% for sure yet — Bob seems to be more actively hunting during the day, but Helen isn't yet. But Helen made this one call that I've only heard her make when she has owlets, so who knows! #nostr #photography #owl #nature

Lately, I've been trying to practice taking habitat shots rather than my usual close crops. It's still a work in progress, but I was happy with how this one turned out. I think once I got my 600mm all I wanted was to use that zoom to its fullest possible extent, so there is some unlearning to do. #nostr #photography #nature #bird

Taking off from the perfect landing point on this mossy tree, Bob the Barred Owl moves along on his search for food. #photography #grownostr #owl #bird

This shot isn't quite perfect, but l am just too excited to have Bob the Barred Owl dive for prey right in front of me, as well as actually facing toward me, which almost never happens. Typically, he will be facing me on his perch, then he'll turn around and dive in the other direction. #photography #nostr #nature #bird

Two little lovebirds sitting in a tree, K-I-S-S-I-N-G! 🎼 Bob and Helen the Barred Owls met up for an evening smoochie before heading their separate ways to hunt. #nostr #grownostr #photography #wildlife #zaps

A very busy Bewick's Wren was hopping to and fro in the bushes and branches lining the trails. Also I just learned how to say their name properly yesterday, so embarrassing . This is what happens when you don't talk to people about birds who actually know about birds haha #nostr #photography #bird #nature

Raccoons have super-sensitive front paws. They can feel things really well underwater too. The water makes their nerve endings extra sensitive. So they can sort of “see” stuff around them by touching. Even in water, they figure out what objects are super precisely without looking! #Raccoon #nostr #nature

Tucked among the grass, the Northern Flicker was ousy rooting around for worms and other tasty treats hidden in the dirt. In the past I've never been able to get a good angle on flickers when they are on the ground, they always seem to get nervous just as l start to crouch down. But this one didn't seem to mind my presence at all, and posed quite a few times for the camera. #nostr #photography #photostr #bird #zaps

Don't let their small size fool you — Pacific Wrens have some powerhouse vocals! This stump was the perfect stage for this wren to sing his spring opera. #bird #photography #photostr #nostrart #artstr

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Barred owls go by many names: northern barred owl, striped owl, hoot owl and eight-hooter owl! Eight-hooter owl might be my personal favourite. #nostr #photography #owl #zaps #bird

Letter-winged Kite (Elanus scriptus), a rare, nocturnal raptor native to Australia. The species is known for its owl-like forward-facing eyes with striking bright red irises. It is the only fully nocturnal bird of prey in its family, resting in trees during the day and hunting at night. It's primary food source is the long-haired rat (Rattus villosissimus), making its population size closely tied to rodent outbreaks. #nostr #bird #photography

Ward's trogon showcasing its vibrant purple and scarlet plumage. This species is native to the northeastern Indian subcontinent, extending into Southeast Asia, including countries like Bhutan, India, and Myanmar. The male, pictured here, is easily identifiable by its wine-purple back, bright red belly, and distinctive blue eye-ring. These birds are typically found in mature tropical hill forests, where they tend to remain still on mid-level perches while foraging for insects and fruit. #nature #nostr #bird

What's better than one cover girl?? TWO cover girls! In my years watching this pair of owls, I've never been lucky enough to catch two babies at the nest cavity at once. 📸 Canon 90D with Sigma 150-600mm F5-6.3 C DG OS #photography #owl #nostr

The "oh big stretch!" rule applies to barred owlets too! Also, can we get a little commotion for the noodley little owlet legs 😍 #owl #bird #nostr #photography

#BarredOwl Working up the courage to peek out of the nest can be tiring, so this Barred Owlet took a little rest in the nest entrance. 📸 Canon 90D with Sigma 150-600mm F5-6.3 C DG OS #bird #nostr #new