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Salt Spring Photographer John Cameron

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May 25, 2012

A very local Barred Owl

Another member of the very local wildlife here. This Barred Owl flew meters away from my office window and spent the late afternoon in this tree (which I can see from my desk). Couldn’t not take this photo, especially since I didn’t have to leave the office.

Barred Owl sound recordings.

Filed Under: Animals, Photog's Favourites

Comments

  1. Paul in Powell River says

    May 25, 2012 at 6:07 am

    Nice! I’ve seen them numbers of times, but only managed to photograph one. And certainly not from my office!

    • John Cameron says

      May 25, 2012 at 6:57 am

      This is the first time I’ve seen one near our place. And we’ve been here for 23 yrs.

  2. Gayle says

    May 25, 2012 at 7:09 am

    Gorgeous photo. I really loved the addition of the sound as well.

    • John Cameron says

      May 25, 2012 at 7:25 am

      Thanks Gayle. We’ve been hearing them in the area so we knew they were around. Just never saw one close enough to watch. Cheers!

  3. Jennifer Shaw says

    May 25, 2012 at 9:31 am

    Oh my gosh! My mom is going to be so jealous. We can hear one of these guys near their place at night, but have yet to see it. Beautiful shot…as always.

    • John Cameron says

      May 25, 2012 at 11:53 am

      Thanks Jennifer. I’m certainly not a wildlife photographer, but I understand the lure of capturing a special moment in nature.

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