Little Owl (Athene noctua ) - 20240305-07

            Small owl of fairly open country, such as farmland with hedges and scattered trees, orchards, open woodland, and quarries. Distinctive, with white-spotted upperparts. Staring yellow eyes and white brows, together with frequently upright stance, often create alert appearance. Nests in cavities in trees and rocks. Sometimes active by day, perching quietly on posts or rocks, but mainly active dusk to dawn. Flight low and undulating. Vocalizations are comprised of a range of endearing squeaks and high-pitched hoots.  (eBird)
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We searched the country roads around Waikuku twice before we finally found this Little Owl.  He had found the ideal spot for some well-camouflaged sunning.  Once found, we used the car as a blind to be able to get photos without spooking him.

Waikuku, Canterbury, New Zealand.  March 2024.
Roadrunner Birding Tours.
   

Taken in: New Zealand / Canterbury / Waikuku (show map)

Taken on: March 5, 2024

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Canon EOS R6

Canon RF 800mm F11 IS STM

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Camera: Canon EOS R6, f/11.0, 1/800 sec, 800mm, ISO 400 (more info) (hide info)

Camera:	Canon EOS R6
Lens:	RF800mm F11 IS STM
Aperture:	f/11.0
Exposure Time:	0.001 sec (1/800)
Focal Length:	800mm
ISO:	400
Exposure Bias:	0 EV
Flash:	No Flash
Exposure Program:	Manual
Exposure Mode:	Manual
Metering Mode:	Multi-segment
White Balance:	Manual
Color Space:	Uncalibrated
Software:	Adobe Photoshop 2024 Macintosh
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