So it's been about a year since I have seen a Powerful Owl so I thought I would go and see if the one I saw last year was around.
It was in the nearly the exact same tree as last year and had last nights meal in its talons.
Looks to be some sort of flying fox.
Great shots, Devster! An amazing bird.
Nice work Devster, looks like it's falling asleep after a feed in the last shot :-)
Excellent photos ... great re-discovery. Been just over a year since i saw a powerful owl - so i will try the same approach and go back to same spot.
I like the last one too - with the talons clenched
Lovely shot and find Devon!
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Nice shots, I also saw one a few days ago.
Cracking shots , first one reminds of me after I have had my christmas dinner :)
Dont take life too seriously, it never ends well
Well done, Devster. They are an awesome bird.
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Thanks for the comments guys. I find it hard to take good shots of these birds as they are usually in dark creek bed. I had to have the ISO cranked right up which is why ithey are grainy. I also only found one spot around the whole area where there wasn't an obstruction of leacves or branches in the way.
Nice Devon. You should have been pretty happy with that view
Ryu
Canberra
Aiming for DSLR-quality shots with a bridge camera
Better than a poke in the eye with a blunt talon :P
I wonder if it is the same bird as last year.
According to Pizzey & Knight they are known to occupy the same spot for roosting and breeding for several years. Might be worth a visit using a remote triggered flash so you don't get red eye.
Samford Valley Qld.
Devster, lovely shots. Could I use your photos to make some memes for the "No Zipline for Mr Coot-tha" campaign? Please email me >
Realy gives you a sense of how big they are.
Wimmera mally region, Vic.
The owl looks very pleased with itself. Great shots.
Great set, interesting bird, albeit over two years ago.
Gumnut
Great catch Devon...
Ron.