Thursday, 25th June 2009
The Curiosity Of Youngsters
by Nick Saunders
What's that up there?
Northern Saw-whet Owl chicks. Saskatchewan, Canada.
Equipment: Canon 40D 100-400 lens
Nick Saunders
Originally from England, I have been fascinated with wildlife since I was very young.
I now spend most of my spare time looking for and photographing anything I can find on many hikes around the river, local parks and on country drives, here in Saskatchewan Canada where I now live with my wife.
Website: www.saskbirder.com
The Curiosity Of Youngsters by Nick Saunders was photo of the day on Thursday, 25th June 2009. It is tagged Birds, Owls. You can leave a comment below.
34 Comments
MariJo Moore
Excellent photo!
Kirstin Green
I just LOVE this. Too cute.
Holly Morales
I enjoy good photography, and this picture is great!
It struck me as special because I teach 5 year-olds & I read the book Owl Babies by Martin Waddell and Patrick Benson. I would love your permission to print this picture and share it with my kids; it’s adorable!
Don Stilton
Fantastic capture . . . that 100-400 lens is awesome for wildlife.
SS
I’m having trouble finding up and down with those funny lookin’ little guys. Although I’ve lived all my life in areas where they live too, I’ve never seen one, chick or adult.
Thanks Nick. As always, excellent work.
Kirk Jordan
This is not a word I use often. So Cuuuuuute.
ziggy
Instant smile-making photo, thank you so much x
Cynthus
Amazing capture in both clarity and content. I brought my husband–a life-long owl-lover–in to see this one. He was impressed!
Julie
Great picture! What are they looking at?! The picture quality is great, the scene couldn’t be better and the smile on my face is still there. Keep up the great work!
Anurag
I fully agree with Don, the 100-400 is an incredible performer. Very unusual creatures for me. Wonderful color combination.
su
Really cute, what are they all looking at? Mummy owl? Congrats.
Alessandro Zocchi
Really, really nice !
Alex
Great catch! One of the most original images recently appeared in this site.
Anne Murray
Great photo! Something, I have never seen before. I love birds of prey.
Malta Photography
very nice clean shot
It has some really nice symmetry
wanda krack
What a sweet catch! Lovely shot!
Ellen Empson
Wonderful. Exceptional catch and perfect technical!!!!
Katherine Lee Strassburg
What a delightful picture! For non-birders–Northern Saw-Whet owls are small–7 inches tall with 17 inch wingspan. I have usually located owl nests by watching for whitewash (droppings), left-overs (bunny/rat/mouse tails) and pellets (regurgitated hair and bone capsules) under likely trees. Nick–congrats on a great photo and great powers of observation.
Grete
What a exceptional and rare capture! Excellent photo. Congratulations fot you!
Lily
Nick,
Today’s my birthday and I just wanted to thank you for this wonderful gift. Your photo is helping to make this day special.
Lily
Ann
Sharp shot.
planet lover
Thanks for this great picture. Lovely animals in a great pose!
Ursula
This is an exceptionally CUTE shot! Owls can easily see around them but obviously looking up is a different story. Love it!
k libby
They are so cute! Great capture!
Marie Dunphy Harding
.. all together now.. Sweet !
mike
They look cute.
SPAIN
wow!!!!
Phil
amazing shot. great timing
Pauline Jones
Oh sweet; my favorite kind of picture.
Mark Simms
I bet this looks awesome as a large print.. fantastic capture.. well done that man!
Su
This is so funny and cute, would make a lovely greeting card.
renee
This is such a cute shot Nick.
renee
This is such a cute shot.
nicks mother in England
Hiya all, well done my boy, love ya mum xx