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Despite its widespread distribution, the Barn owl is considered an endangered species both Canada-wide and provincially in Ontario. In the past 10-15 years I have not heard of one sighting report, let alone seen a wild Barn owl in Ontario. Thankfully, the Canadian Raptor Conservancy own a few specimens, and at least one of them has been falconry trained. Therefore I was able to observe and photograph the owl on a few occasions.

These shots have been taken with a variety of Canon equipment, on different days. I am not even sure we are looking at one and the same owl individual.

Firstly, here are a few static shots.

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Mar 12, 2017 at 05:47 AM

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Now a few in-flight shots.

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Mar 12, 2017 at 05:48 AM

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p.1 #3 · p.1 #3 · A few barns left but no owls

Fantastic portraits, Peter; enjoyed 'em all! I'm not well-versed in this species but it seems this one is darker than many I think I've seen before. The markings on this one are gorgeous; nice work on your part!

Thanks for posting.

--Kim

Mar 12, 2017 at 07:24 AM

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p.1 #4 · p.1 #4 · A few barns left but no owls

The Barn Owl is my favorite owl Peter, and you did a great job with this one. 1, 4, and 8 stand out ~ Ron

Mar 12, 2017 at 07:39 AM

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Thank you Kim and Ron, glad to hear you like the pictures. I am not really knowledgeable about that bird, but I've read that there are major regional variations in plumage colours and even facial features etc. That is perhaps inevitable when looking at a species which has such a wide world distribution, and many subspecies are being listed.

Mar 12, 2017 at 07:46 AM

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Mar 12, 2017 at 08:00 AM

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p.1 #7 · p.1 #7 · A few barns left but no owls

Nice portraits indeed.
Do they take the leg straps off for you when you go there?
Don

Mar 12, 2017 at 08:14 AM

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DonGut wrote:
Nice portraits indeed.
Do they take the leg straps off for you when you go there?
Don

Good question, Don, they do not take them off. I remove them myself when I get back home.

Mind you, I obviously do not aim to misrepresent those falconry (captive) birds as wild birds, it's just a matter of aesthetics. Those "jesses" (anklets) look absolutely dreadful (visually ruinous) to my eye. In normal steady flight the jesses are either not noticeable, or even better, they are concealed by downward swept wings.

Mar 12, 2017 at 08:54 AM

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p.1 #9 · p.1 #9 · A few barns left but no owls

A complete pleasure to view!

Mar 12, 2017 at 09:45 AM

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p.1 #10 · p.1 #10 · A few barns left but no owls

Fantastic work Peter. I have not seen any in the wild or heard any sightings either.

Morris

Mar 12, 2017 at 10:44 AM

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Mar 12, 2017 at 12:50 PM

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p.1 #12 · p.1 #12 · A few barns left but no owls

Nice work on these, Peter. I wondered about the jessless flight, too- thanks for the info. Haven't seen one in the wild for at least 5 years.

Mar 12, 2017 at 01:52 PM

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p.1 #13 · p.1 #13 · A few barns left but no owls

all are very nice Peter

Mar 12, 2017 at 07:14 PM

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p.1 #14 · p.1 #14 · A few barns left but no owls

Beautiful owl and wonderful images of them! The in-flight images are great!
Keith W.

Mar 12, 2017 at 08:22 PM

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p.1 #15 · p.1 #15 · A few barns left but no owls

I love them all whether in flight or stationary they are simply outstanding images, Peter!

Joshua

Mar 13, 2017 at 09:39 AM

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p.1 #16 · p.1 #16 · A few barns left but no owls

Gorgeous shots, Peter.

- Amit

Mar 13, 2017 at 09:42 AM

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p.1 #17 · p.1 #17 · A few barns left but no owls

Peter, all of your images have such a marvelous feel and style to them . I know that is not a very technical term , "feel" but it is the word that comes to mind

Masterful technique and artistry combined to produce beautiful images.

Birdie

Mar 13, 2017 at 10:22 AM

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p.1 #18 · p.1 #18 · A few barns left but no owls

Super shots Peter, beautiful.

Mar 13, 2017 at 10:28 AM

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p.1 #19 · p.1 #19 · A few barns left but no owls

Great shots. They are one of the most beautiful marked birds. I have some shots of one in a field during a snow storm. The eyes are dull due to no catch light. The shots are from the early 90's and I haven't seen one since. Thanks for sharing these.

Mar 13, 2017 at 10:45 AM

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p.1 #20 · p.1 #20 · A few barns left but no owls

Nice shots...many farmers in Oregon build houses to encourage the owls (they really are rodent controlling machines).

Mar 13, 2017 at 01:49 PM

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