Owl family, safely distant

This little Great Horned Owl family - Mom and two owlets - was a long way off in the distance. Fully zoomed, Focal Length (35mm format) - 1200 mm. I just thought they looked so sweet sitting close together in their very high nest.

Decided to add half a dozen photos taken today, 30 April 2017, on a day trip to Frank Lake and area with friends. Just little snapshot captures, to remind me of a few things that we saw. Most of the birds were so distant, that I couldn't even see them without binoculars. However, I was very happy to see the owls (of course) and the Black-crowned Night-heron.

A beautiful day, with some interesting clouds that eventually brought rain for us, just as we were starting the drive back to the city. Heat distortion was a real pain - and there's nothing that one can do about it - and it was so windy.. Thanks so much for an enjoyable day, Tony!

Well, it's after 11:00 pm and I have to be up by just after 2:00 am. Looks like this is going to have to be a night to stay up all night, otherwise I would most likely sleep right through three alarm clocks and a kitchen timer. Two friends and I have to be quite a long way out of the city to arrive at a destination before sunrise.