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In a tree above my tent

In a tree above my tent
A tawny frogmouth. At midnight, while camping, strange noises woke me. I shone a torch high up a tree above my tent, saw this bird, and photographed it. It is not an owl. Why? Unlike owls they don't have curved talons on their feet; in fact, their feet are small, and they're said to walk like a gout-ridden man! Their species name, strigoides, means owl-like. They're nocturnal and carnivorous, but Tawny Frogmouths aren't owls – they're more closely related to Nightjars.
They are beautiful creatures!

Günter Klaus, Ernest CH, Gabi Lombardo, Sylvain Wiart and 50 other people have particularly liked this photo


36 comments - The latest ones
 Malik Raoulda
Malik Raoulda club
Somptueuse et admirable capture bien rendue.
Bon dimanche.
2 years ago.
 David G Johnson
David G Johnson club
That's a brilliant catch Diana'... you did really well to get such a sharp picture at short notice..
Cheers'...... from Dj.
2 years ago.
 ©UdoSm
©UdoSm club
Beautiful that you could take this photo...
2 years ago.
 Annalia S.
Annalia S.
Truly a beautiful take on a beautiful creature, Diana. You were able to catch its delightful "furry" face feathers and beautiful livery patterns, I can even see a few of the comparatively straight talons on its small feet! The eyes are definitely owlish and such a bright orange. It seems to be staring you right in the eye and it's remarkable that it stood so still to have its portrait taken!
2 years ago.
 tiabunna
tiabunna club
Beautifully captured, Diana. I appreciated your explanatory notes as, although I knew they are not considered owls, I had not previously read the details. Big huggs and best wishes for the building programme.
2 years ago.
 Keith Burton
Keith Burton club
Such a beautiful looking bird.................it's eyes are mesmerising..!! You've captured it in perfect colour and detail Diana. It doesn't seem the slightest bit bothered about having it's photo taken.
2 years ago.
 John Cass
John Cass
Wonderful capture, great detail.
2 years ago.
 Jeff Farley
Jeff Farley
A really lovely shot Diana and thank you for posting to FFF.
2 years ago.
 Thérèse
Thérèse
Fantastique !
2 years ago.
 Nouchetdu38
Nouchetdu38 club
EXCELLENT************
2 years ago.
 Leo W
Leo W club
Superbe Snapshot, difficult to capture it at night
2 years ago.
 Peter_Private_Box
Peter_Private_Box club
Hi Diana
A very nice picture, which I like very much!
You did so well to capture it in the dark. He must have been so friendly not to fly away!!
Best Wishes, a nice week ahead, and stay safe!!
Peter
2 years ago.
 Ronald Losure
Ronald Losure club
Amazing bird and photo.
2 years ago.
 William Sutherland
William Sutherland club
Exceptional capture! Stay well!

Admired in:
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2 years ago.
 GrahamH
GrahamH club
Good portrait Diana. They can be of scary appearance though... www.ipernity.com/doc/grahamh/24287725
2 years ago.
 Eva Lewitus
Eva Lewitus club
You are right, a beautiful creature!
2 years ago.
 J. Gafarot
J. Gafarot club
Superb picture !
He is fantastic with his eyes !!!!
Abraço
2 years ago.
 Wierd Folkersma
Wierd Folkersma club
Well taken, lovely portrait
2 years ago.
 Jaap van 't Veen
Jaap van 't Veen club
Amazing bird portrait.
Happy and sunny week ahead.
2 years ago.
 * ઇઉ *
* ઇઉ * club
A great encounter!
2 years ago.
 Loose_Grip/Pete
Loose_Grip/Pete club
What a great name!
2 years ago.
 Jocelyne Villoing
Jocelyne Villoing club
En effet c'est un très bel oiseau, merci Diana de me l'avoir fait découvrir !+++++++++++
2 years ago.
 ╰☆☆June☆☆╮
╰☆☆June☆☆╮ club
Wow, beautiful, a stunning capture.
Well done.
★彡 Good work. Have a lovely new week 彡★
2 years ago.
 Roger (Grisly)
Roger (Grisly) club
Magnificent capture of a lovely looking bird and the eyes are stunning.
2 years ago.
 Esther
Esther club
You have such wonderful birds in Australia.
2 years ago.
 Josiane Dirickx
Josiane Dirickx club
Superbe capture
2 years ago.
 Simone Maurel
Simone Maurel club
quelle magnifique rencontre...
2 years ago.
 Ecobird
Ecobird club
Beautifully captured Diana. The eyes are mesmerising. He looks rather grumpy!!
2 years ago.
 Patrick Brandy
Patrick Brandy club
Excellent
2 years ago.
 Malik Raoulda
Malik Raoulda club
Vu et admiré avec plaisir au
www.ipernity.com/group/oiseaux_monde
2 years ago.
 Horizon 36
Horizon 36 club
Awesome
2 years ago.
 Fred Fouarge
Fred Fouarge club
Schitterende uil
2 years ago.
 Christel Ehretsmann
Christel Ehretsmann club
great and fluffy details...
2 years ago.
 Rosalyn Hilborne
Rosalyn Hilborne club
Wow, what a beauty! Great information Diana and superb picture.
2 years ago.
 Doug Shepherd
Doug Shepherd club
Oh wow! What an amazing bird and a great shot!!
2 years ago.
 Günter Klaus
Günter Klaus club
Wow,ist das eine grandiose Nahaufnahme liebe Diana und wie toll und ruhig zu reagiert hast in der Nacht,eine wunderschöne Aufnahme dieses Vogels ist dir gelungen,da würde ich mich auch gerne wecken lassen :))

Wünsche noch ein schönes Wochenende,ganz liebe Grüße Güni :))
7 months ago.

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