Owlet-nightjars

Gallery: AvianPosted February 9, 2011123 views11 comments

Local birders had reported two young Australian Owlet-nightjars peeking out from their nest high in a eucalypt spout. On my third visit to the site they finally showed themselves. They mostly dozed, but a passing raven got their attention here.

Canon 7D, EF500 f/4 + 2x, tripod, manual focus, ISO 800, 1/400, f/10, large crop: 42% of FF. No NR applied as I thought a little grain may enhance the textures of the timber.

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11 comments

Comment posted by Karen Summers on February 9, 2011 at 5:19 PM

cute shot what beauties lovely shot

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Comment posted by Ron Dudley on February 9, 2011 at 5:25 PM

Yup, cute is the right word and a fine shot to boot Simon. They almost look like little Marmosets. I like your framing and the subjects are wonderful.

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Comment posted by Michael Lotito on February 9, 2011 at 5:44 PM

They are as cute as it gets!

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Comment posted by Raymond Klassen on February 9, 2011 at 6:06 PM

Neat shot! They sure look like they blend well. Must have been fun to experience.

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Comment posted by Nate Chappell on February 9, 2011 at 7:35 PM

Cute little guys, nice work with all that lens Simon

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Comment posted by Charlie VanTassel on February 10, 2011 at 12:01 AM

What a great view of these two. Nice work, Simon.

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Comment posted by Rob Drummond on February 10, 2011 at 3:40 AM

Very cute. Good job to keep it all in focus.

cheers
Rob

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Comment posted by Douglas Graham on February 10, 2011 at 7:21 PM

Dam thats really nice. 1000 mm and 45% crop and it still looks really great. Nice job on the techs here and the subject is great but becomes even more special when you see its a species that is declining in large numbers.

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Comment posted by Howard Cheek on February 10, 2011 at 9:42 PM

Has to be the cutest pair I've seen in a good long while Simon..
This image will generate wide spread appeal, you have a winner here.
Well done!