Sunday, 2 June 2013

Macro Monday - Who? Who?

Who? Who?




 A long-eared owl, that's who!


And yes, I have had far too much coffee.



 And no, I never blink!


And no, those long ear-like feathers are not my ears, those are just feathers. My ears are on either side of my head. The openings are asymmetrical: the left ear opening is higher than the right. This positioning helps me to locate prey by sound and I can catch mice in total darkness just by sound.

The nasty people who caught me in their nets (which I apparently can't see or hear and which managed to catch me THREE times), seemed to be extremely happy with the whole affair. I was definitely NOT amused!

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11 comments:

  1. Karen2 June 2013 at 20:23

    Excellent!

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  2. Unknown3 June 2013 at 01:27

    Excellent shots!

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  3. Molly3 June 2013 at 03:32

    Amazing eyes... what a powerful and intense gaze

    Mollyxxx

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  4. Judith @ Lavender Cottage3 June 2013 at 08:51

    Interesting eyes on this wise old bird. Was it caught for tagging?

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  5. Ida3 June 2013 at 11:10

    Had to pop by because Owls fascinate me. Wonderful shots.

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  6. Pat3 June 2013 at 14:49

    Wonderful shots!

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  7. betty-NZ3 June 2013 at 23:12

    Simply lovely photos of a magnificent bird! Love your story to go with them.

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  8. Jay at The Depp Effect6 June 2013 at 12:20

    I didn't know that about their ears but it does make sense!

    Poor guy, caught in a net three times? But you got some great photos!!

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  9. Suldog14 June 2013 at 20:55

    I love he looks as though you just opened the door on him taking a shower or something.

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  10. Along These Lines ...15 June 2013 at 09:56

    Can't imagain never blinking!

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