Northern Hawk Owl / Surnia ulula, 2012

Adding another five images from my archives. If I wrote a description under a previously posted photo taken on the same day, I will add it under this morning's posts.

Winter returned, followed by a few pleasant days. Another snowstorm is forecast for in a few days' time, though, adding to the snow that is already on the ground. Can't go anywhere, anyway, as excruciating pain that may be caused by the sciatic nerve (?) or bursitis (?) on the right side of my body is making it almost impossible to walk even a few steps indoors. One thing after another after another after another .... Last time I went out was 22 February.

This photo was taken NW of Calgary on 21 March 2012. This particular day seems to have been an exceptional day - the next time I went out, there were no chances for 'close' photos.

""Hunts by day or night. Perches on prominent treetops, detecting prey by sight. Also has keen hearing, and can take prey completely concealed by snow." These owls are described as having little fear of humans, and are quite curious birds.

www.allaboutbirds.org/guide/Northern_Hawk_Owl/id

en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Northern_Hawk-Owl

Taken on: March 21, 2012

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21 March 2012

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Camera: Panasonic DMC-FZ40, f/5.6, 1/250 sec, 108mm, ISO 125 (more info) (hide info)

Camera:	Panasonic DMC-FZ40
Aperture:	f/5.6
Exposure Time:	0.004 sec (1/250)
Focal Length:	108mm
ISO:	125
Exposure Bias:	0 EV
Flash:	Off, Did not fire
Exposure Program:	Program AE
Exposure Mode:	Auto
Metering Mode:	Multi-segment
White Balance:	Auto
Gain Control:	Low gain up
Color Space:	sRGB
Software:	Adobe Photoshop Elements 12.0 Windows
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