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Monday, 30 May 2011

Moorland Hunter

I am lucky to live close to a wonderful moorland location...... the scenary is stunning and yes it can be bleak (even in the summer) but the habitat is home to a number of very special species of bird. Red Grouse, Curlew, Golden Plover as well as a variety of raptors all make it their home.

However the Short Eared Owls are very special, especially when they are so confiding as I this fella was on Sunday evening. 

Close!


Surveying his patch



eye to eye contact


I`m watching you....


alarm calls from the Curlew

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16 comments:

  1. theconstantwalker30 May 2011 at 21:13

    Wow Dave...these images are stunning.

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  2. MaineBirder31 May 2011 at 21:49

    Fantastic photo series Dave! Love the Owl in flight shots.

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  3. Kim, USA31 May 2011 at 22:13

    Wow your birds are fantastic and not common to other places. My bird for this week is house finch and hope what you saw there is the same as what we've got here. ^_^Thanks for the visit!

    house finch

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  4. Unknown31 May 2011 at 22:36

    Stunning action shots of a real beauty!! Boom & Gary of the Vermilon River, Canada.

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  5. mick31 May 2011 at 22:47

    It sounds like great habitat for the birds. The owl photos are really special. I am intrigued with the photo of the Curlew as the only curlews we see down here in Australia are shorebirds.

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  6. eileeninmd1 June 2011 at 00:55

    Awesome flight shots, love the owl and the curlew captures.

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  7. Springman1 June 2011 at 02:06

    Doesn't get much better then that does it Dave! You were definetly locked in. These are great photos!

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  8. holdingmoments1 June 2011 at 04:37

    Superb shots of the owl Dave.

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  9. Stewart M1 June 2011 at 10:46

    Hi there - splendid shots of the owl - that and the curlew are great moorland birds - not much of that type of habitat in Australia.

    Used to be able to watch both birds on my local patch in North Lancs.

    Cheers - Stewart M

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  10. Adam Tilt1 June 2011 at 18:05

    Absolutely stunning photos Dave.

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  11. Pat1 June 2011 at 19:21

    These are wonderful photos! The Owl in flight, looking straight at you is really special!

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  12. Sondra1 June 2011 at 21:49

    Those shots are amazing!!! and topped off with a curley.. wow--

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  13. Arija4 June 2011 at 13:15

    WOW!!! Hats off to you!

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  14. Mike B. @ slugyard.com7 June 2011 at 05:46

    Incredible photos. I'm jealous as heck!

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  15. Modesto Viegas8 June 2011 at 14:28

    Great! well done!!!

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  16. FAB10 June 2011 at 17:00

    Stunning series Dave.

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Dave