The Curiosity Of Youngsters by Nick Saunders

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.

www.saskbirder.com

29 Comments

MariJo Moore Says:
June 25th, 2009 at 1:24 am
Excellent photo!
Kirstin Green Says:
June 25th, 2009 at 1:50 am
I just LOVE this. Too cute.
Holly Morales Says:
June 25th, 2009 at 1:58 am
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 Says:
June 25th, 2009 at 2:18 am
Fantastic capture . . . that 100-400 lens is awesome for wildlife.
SS Says:
June 25th, 2009 at 3:17 am
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 Says:
June 25th, 2009 at 3:58 am
This is not a word I use often. So Cuuuuuute.
ziggy Says:
June 25th, 2009 at 5:11 am
Instant smile-making photo, thank you so much x
Cynthus Says:
June 25th, 2009 at 5:17 am
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 Says:
June 25th, 2009 at 5:26 am
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 Says:
June 25th, 2009 at 6:49 am
I fully agree with Don, the 100-400 is an incredible performer. Very unusual creatures for me. Wonderful color combination.
su Says:
June 25th, 2009 at 7:32 am
Really cute, what are they all looking at? Mummy owl? Congrats.
Alessandro Zocchi Says:
June 25th, 2009 at 8:44 am
Really, really nice !
Alex Says:
June 25th, 2009 at 9:14 am
Great catch! One of the most original images recently appeared in this site.
Anne Murray Says:
June 25th, 2009 at 9:41 am
Great photo! Something, I have never seen before. I love birds of prey.
Malta Photography Says:
June 25th, 2009 at 10:08 am
very nice clean shot

It has some really nice symmetry
wanda krack Says:
June 25th, 2009 at 10:14 am
What a sweet catch! Lovely shot!
Ellen Empson Says:
June 25th, 2009 at 2:17 pm
Wonderful. Exceptional catch and perfect technical!!!!
Katherine Lee Strassburg Says:
June 25th, 2009 at 2:38 pm
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 Says:
June 25th, 2009 at 3:02 pm
What a exceptional and rare capture! Excellent photo. Congratulations fot you!
Lily Says:
June 25th, 2009 at 3:28 pm
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 Says:
June 25th, 2009 at 3:40 pm
Sharp shot.
planet lover Says:
June 25th, 2009 at 3:49 pm
Thanks for this great picture. Lovely animals in a great pose!
k libby Says:
June 25th, 2009 at 10:20 pm
They are so cute! Great capture!
Marie Dunphy Harding Says:
June 25th, 2009 at 11:07 pm
.. all together now.. Sweet !
mike Says:
June 26th, 2009 at 6:47 am
They look cute.
SPAIN Says:
June 27th, 2009 at 11:59 am
wow!!!!
Phil Says:
June 27th, 2009 at 1:46 pm
amazing shot. great timing
Pauline Jones Says:
July 7th, 2009 at 4:47 pm
Oh sweet; my favorite kind of picture.
Mark Simms Says:
November 26th, 2009 at 9:01 pm
I bet this looks awesome as a large print.. fantastic capture.. well done that man!