Tuesday, May 29, 2012

Barred Owl

BARRED OWL (STRIX VARIA), PORCUPINE MOUNTAINS WILDERNESS STATE PARK, MICHIGAN, MAY 26, 2012

Pentax K-5
SMC Pentax-DA 55-300 at 260mm
1/180 sec. f9.5 with on-board flash
ISO 1600

This rescued Barred Owl, blind in the right eye, is a permanent resident at Joe Rogers' Wildlife Recovery Association in eastern upper Michigan. It was part of Rogers' raptor show yesterday at the Porkies State Park. Its distinctive call gives it the nickname "hoot owl."

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