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Marching Little Owl by Austin Thomas
Wednesday, 15th June 2011

Marching Little Owl

by Austin Thomas

This Little Owl was proudly marching, like he owned the courtyard in front of his favourite barn. Taken in the early morning light.
Equipment: Canon MKIV 800mm lens
Austin Thomas
I am a Wildlife Photographer passionate about nature. I love the outdoors and enjoy spending time in the field with the camera. I also spend far too much time at the computer.

Marching Little Owl by Austin Thomas was photo of the day on Wednesday, 15th June 2011. It is tagged . You can leave a comment below.

48 Comments

JimAtkin

15th June 2011 at 1:42 am

Quite s shot. Your capture under the circumstances reflects the skill of a real pro.

Terri

15th June 2011 at 2:14 am

cute, cute, cute, darling, darling, darling, thank u, thank u, thank u.

Preeti

15th June 2011 at 2:27 am

He does look like the king of his domain!

lee

15th June 2011 at 2:31 am

I have nerer seen an owl walking! How cool is he!

ggriffin

15th June 2011 at 6:00 am

Great shot! Looks like a very determined bird!

K Henry

15th June 2011 at 6:32 am

I love it!

Rashid Mukoon

15th June 2011 at 6:58 am

Thanks Austin,very cute shot,as if the Major is marching,

blackmagdalene

15th June 2011 at 7:02 am

Mitico!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Kees

15th June 2011 at 7:17 am

This is a great shot, captured just at the right moment.

Btw, it does remind me a bit of John Cleese in one of the Fawlty Towers episodes. Don’t mention the war!

Amy

15th June 2011 at 8:18 am

Holy mackeral! I didn’t know owls ever walked–crazy, cool, one-of-a-kind shot. Amazing talent. Thanks

Keith

15th June 2011 at 8:18 am

Everyone loves a morning stroll, even owles. Probably marhing home after a night out…lol. Very nice capture.

Ruben Vicente

15th June 2011 at 8:38 am

Exellent shot Austin. Loved it since the first time I saw it . Congrats =)

ANWAR HOSSAIN

15th June 2011 at 8:49 am

SUPERBE AUSTIN. PRIDE & EYES !!
THE “GARO” TRIBALS OF BANGLADESH CALL ME ” DOHFO” ..
MEANING ‘OWL ‘ FOR MY LARGE BENGALI EYES !
AND AM PROUD TO BE APHOTOGRAPHER . MERCI.

Flame

15th June 2011 at 9:07 am

Amazing!!! It’s just missing a pair of glass on the beack and would really look like an old professor!!!!
Great shot!

Pauline Jones

15th June 2011 at 9:20 am

He’s a very proud man; well done this is a great shot.

Neil

15th June 2011 at 9:48 am

Nice one austin, very proud fellow!

Wanda Krack

15th June 2011 at 10:25 am

Captured at just the right second! Wonderful shot.

AlfonsoPaz

15th June 2011 at 12:42 pm

Exquisite. Thanks for sharing.

Pedro Afonso

15th June 2011 at 12:50 pm

Every detail counts! Even the eyes assumed an marching feeling!

Joyce

15th June 2011 at 12:58 pm

Amazing shot, captured perfectly!! His eye caught my attention, as well. Thanks for sharing!!

Matt Payne

15th June 2011 at 1:21 pm

Really impressive shot! I love that his eyes match the background! Must have been one hell of a lens you used!

Marah

15th June 2011 at 1:55 pm

Amazing! Bravo!

Rajib Singha

15th June 2011 at 2:16 pm

Great shot! Kudos……………………………………

Rajib Singha

15th June 2011 at 2:22 pm

Great shot! Kudos…………..

Ellen Empson

15th June 2011 at 2:49 pm

Austin, your DPF and comp is great!! LOVE IT.

Ellen Empson

15th June 2011 at 2:50 pm

I meant DOF, oops

Roman Johnston

15th June 2011 at 2:56 pm

It is so difficult to get legit captures of animals exhibiting behaviour, especially that which mimicks human behaviour. Wonderfull and entertaining capture. Very well done.

Marie Dunphy Harding

15th June 2011 at 3:47 pm

Gosh, this is just the cutest thing! He walks like a chicken, I didn’t know that.

Bill Bentley

15th June 2011 at 4:00 pm

Hilarious. Great capture. Thanks for sharing it.

Gouldkb

15th June 2011 at 4:46 pm

He looks so serious – I bet he thinks he owns the barnyard! LOL. Great shot :)

MediaGrump

15th June 2011 at 7:00 pm

Absolutely adorable!

Helen Hart

15th June 2011 at 9:46 pm

Adorable! I used to get hay in a barn and the barn owl in residence would fly around and check me out, no threat, just curious. What a wonderful bird!

Breanna Klein

15th June 2011 at 11:02 pm

LOL!!! Love it!!! That is such a cool shoot!! :) Nice one!

Barbara

16th June 2011 at 12:33 am

What a super cute shot. Looks like he/she is on sentry duty!

Azhie

16th June 2011 at 9:31 am

Excited…

Lisa

16th June 2011 at 2:52 pm

Did I mention I LOVE owls?!!! LOVE THIS! Looks like a little professor in a feather coat striding down the walkway! EXCELLENT!

David Lloyd

16th June 2011 at 9:36 pm

Wildlife pictures that make you smile are special. This is wonderful, Austin :)

Deborah

17th June 2011 at 1:18 am

Excellent timing in this super splendid capture! Congratulations for POTD!

Gwen Evans

17th June 2011 at 2:38 pm

This is just absolutely amazing. I wish I could read his little mind…the eyes are just amazing! Great job, good eye!

Laura Milholland

19th June 2011 at 3:34 am

Hut, two, three, four. . . . fantastic shot!! Congratulaitons.

Jacqueline Deely

20th June 2011 at 1:25 am

Absolutely adorable!

luka

20th June 2011 at 4:31 pm

this just made me laugh!hahaha!it’s cute and cool!

Rosie

21st June 2011 at 9:57 am

Hilarious! A great shot.

Austin Thomas

22nd June 2011 at 6:36 pm

Hi all, Thanks so much for all of your kind comments.
I am thoroughly enjoying my time with this Owl. It is such a character.
Plenty more images of him on my website for those interested.

Thanks again,

Austin

Dragan Tapshanov

1st July 2011 at 4:32 am

Aaahaha!! Love it!!

marie

6th July 2011 at 7:08 pm

I absolutely adore this!

Ariel

30th July 2011 at 5:12 am

I couldn’t help it. As soon as I saw the picture, the caption “haters gonna hate” popped into my mind.

Mims

2nd December 2011 at 1:11 am

Wisdom had for its morning walk / no one at all with whom to talk / but the grass, scrubs and elderly trees / and countless colors of fallen leaves…

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