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What I see when I visit this screech owl. Cold ,but beautiful orange sunset when I arrived. This one is the most timid screech I have ever found. Thanks for looking. Appreciate all comments.
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Dec 20, 2025 at 07:57 AM
p.1 #2From the Beginning
Those huge pupils show how dark it was when you took the best images John. Great work in tricky conditions.
Morris
Morris
Dec 20, 2025 at 08:13 AM
p.1 #3From the Beginning
Very observant my friend. Many nights I'm the last car in the parking lot, walking back in darkness.
Happy Holidays
John
Happy Holidays
John
Dec 20, 2025 at 08:17 AM
p.1 #4From the Beginning
Fun sequence John. This guy is definitely shy
He is peeking out and saying 'oh it's you again' 
I like that second shot, love the colors and setting of this find. Still amazing just how dark it is when you shoot these and how well they turn out! You are one dedicated Owl Guy
Keep it up, some amazing owl finds you have located.
Karl
He is peeking out and saying 'oh it's you again' I like that second shot, love the colors and setting of this find. Still amazing just how dark it is when you shoot these and how well they turn out! You are one dedicated Owl Guy
Keep it up, some amazing owl finds you have located.
Karl
Dec 20, 2025 at 10:27 AM
p.1 #5From the Beginning
Great low light work bud, and good eye to even attempt it, getting those colors and this little fella were worth it!
There is a lot to like about these John, nice job sticking with it.
Eric
There is a lot to like about these John, nice job sticking with it.
Eric
Dec 20, 2025 at 10:37 AM
p.1 #7From the Beginning
Terrific set John, well done in capturing this sequence.
Dec 20, 2025 at 11:02 AM
p.1 #8From the Beginning
Lucky you John to even get to see one. Maybe it was nervous of your big 600 f4. 
Tony
Owl eyes dilate significantly to maximize light intake for superior, low-light night vision. Unlike humans, owls possess conscious, independent control over each pupil, allowing them to adjust to varying light conditions instantly. Their pupils can expand or contract at different rates, even if one eye is in shade and the other is in direct, bright sunlight.
Tony
Owl eyes dilate significantly to maximize light intake for superior, low-light night vision. Unlike humans, owls possess conscious, independent control over each pupil, allowing them to adjust to varying light conditions instantly. Their pupils can expand or contract at different rates, even if one eye is in shade and the other is in direct, bright sunlight.
Dec 20, 2025 at 12:12 PM
p.1 #10From the Beginning
Very fine sequence , John, I really like the second, good show!
Douglas
Douglas
Dec 21, 2025 at 06:32 AM
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p.1 #11From the Beginning
Karl Witt wrote:
Fun sequence John. This guy is definitely shy He is peeking out and saying 'oh it's you again'
I like that second shot, love the colors and setting of this find. Still amazing just how dark it is when you shoot these and how well they turn out! You are one dedicated Owl Guy
Keep it up, some amazing owl finds you have located.
Karl
Thanks Karl.
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Erictator wrote:
Great low light work bud, and good eye to even attempt it, getting those colors and this little fella were worth it!
There is a lot to like about these John, nice job sticking with it.
Eric
Thank You Eric
Happy Holidays
Fun sequence John. This guy is definitely shy
He is peeking out and saying 'oh it's you again' I like that second shot, love the colors and setting of this find. Still amazing just how dark it is when you shoot these and how well they turn out! You are one dedicated Owl Guy
Keep it up, some amazing owl finds you have located.
Karl
Thanks Karl.
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Erictator wrote:
Great low light work bud, and good eye to even attempt it, getting those colors and this little fella were worth it!
There is a lot to like about these John, nice job sticking with it.
Eric
Thank You Eric
Happy Holidays
Dec 21, 2025 at 11:15 PM
p.1 #12From the Beginning
Okay, cool vibes but amazing shots! That sunset pic with the screech owl is so crisp and cinematic. Nicely done!
Dec 22, 2025 at 03:13 AM
p.1 #13From the Beginning
G.E. Smith wrote:
Cool set John. Love the eyes ! Great Job.
Greg
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louie champan wrote:
Terrific set John, well done in capturing this sequence.
Thank you both. Merry Christmas
John
Cool set John. Love the eyes ! Great Job.
Greg
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louie champan wrote:
Terrific set John, well done in capturing this sequence.
Thank you both. Merry Christmas
John
Dec 22, 2025 at 05:43 PM
p.1 #14From the Beginning
Love this sequence and so well done. Amazing set John.
Birdie
Birdie
Dec 23, 2025 at 07:43 PM
p.1 #17From the Beginning
Imagemaster wrote:
Lucky you John to even get to see one. Maybe it was nervous of your big 600 f4.
Tony
Tony, you're 100 % right. That's how I feel lucky. This guy is super nervous, walk by his tree and ducks down and won't come up again for 30-40 mins. Then he just peeks out, probably 45-60 min.before he fully shows himself ( if it's dark ). Even with a small lens
John
Lucky you John to even get to see one. Maybe it was nervous of your big 600 f4.
Tony
Earlier quote
Owl eyes dilate significantly to maximize light intake for superior, low-light night vision. Unlike humans, owls possess conscious, independent control over each pupil, allowing them to adjust to varying light conditions instantly. Their pupils can expand or contract at different rates, even if one eye is in shade and the other is in direct, bright sunlight.Tony, you're 100 % right. That's how I feel lucky. This guy is super nervous, walk by his tree and ducks down and won't come up again for 30-40 mins. Then he just peeks out, probably 45-60 min.before he fully shows himself ( if it's dark ). Even with a small lens
John
Dec 24, 2025 at 09:23 PM
p.1 #18From the Beginning
Pinballgov wrote:
Playing peek a boo great set
Bill
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douter wrote:
Very fine sequence , John, I really like the second, good show!
Douglas
Thank you both very much. Merry Christmas
John
Playing peek a boo great set
Bill
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douter wrote:
Very fine sequence , John, I really like the second, good show!
Douglas
Thank you both very much. Merry Christmas
John
Dec 24, 2025 at 09:24 PM
p.1 #19From the Beginning
xManticore wrote:
Okay, cool vibes but amazing shots! That sunset pic with the screech owl is so crisp and cinematic. Nicely done!
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birdied wrote:
Love this sequence and so well done. Amazing set John.
Birdie
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psharvic wrote:
Nice work on these, John.
Thank you all. Appreciated.
John
Okay, cool vibes but amazing shots! That sunset pic with the screech owl is so crisp and cinematic. Nicely done!
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birdied wrote:
Love this sequence and so well done. Amazing set John.
Birdie
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psharvic wrote:
Nice work on these, John.
Thank you all. Appreciated.
John
Dec 26, 2025 at 09:25 AM