Could those pupils be any larger? This is Snoopy the Northern Saw Whet Owl, photographed during the Orphaned Wildlife Life Rehabilitation Society Spring 2015 Open House Weekend (photographed on April 26). Head trauma makes him ineligible for release back into the wild–although, looking at him, you’d hardly suspect that. He’s not much of a talker or a mover, but his small size and big eyes make him an instant favourite with visitors.
This Northern Saw Whet Owl takes cute to the nth degree. Taken indoors at the OWL main office.
f/6.3, 1/60, 403 mm, 150-500mm telephoto lens, ISO 1250
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What a poppet.
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thank you, Susan! I haven’t heard that term of endearment used in a very, very long time! 🙂
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E’ bellissima!!
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grazie, Patrizia!
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What a looker. Brilliant picture.
Hugs
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thank you, David! 🙂
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Owlstanding! (Ⓘ‿Ⓘ)✌
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very good pun! 🙂 🙂 🙂
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Handsome boy 😀
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yes, he is … I think I’m in love! 🙂
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Me too ! 😍
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It is one of the cutest owls I’ve ever seen. Adorable.
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thanks, Tuxedo Cat! 🙂
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She is very beautiful this owl,
well highlighted of your photography.
Congratulations. Have a nice day.
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thank you, Hervé. 🙂
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Magnificent portrait. Thanks.
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thank you, Brian!
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Handsome fella!
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isn’t he? wish I could take him home with me! 🙂
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He’d just about fit in your pocket, too. 😉
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hahaha! so true!!! 🙂
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Sweet! I love owls…they catch our rodents for us. 🙂
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me, too! 🙂
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What a lovely owl. Great photo.
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thank you, Chris! he’s so photogenic! 🙂
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Those eyes!
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if I could make my eyes as big as theirs, how cute could I be! ROTFL! 🙂
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You’d be irresistible (but, what do I know, you may already be that):-)
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not as cute as a Northern Saw-Whet Owl, I’m afraid! 🙂 🙂 🙂
one reason why I am more comfortable behind the lens, rather than in front of it! 🙂
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The eyes have it!
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they certainly do have me melting into a puddle of goo! 🙂
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Lovely, and you’ve helped me identify an owl in one of my paintings :-). Thanks!
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you’re welcome, Sophia! your artwork is beeautiful!!
cheers, Hui
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Thank you so very much. A Kestrel is next. Can’t wait to paint it!
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neither can I! kestrels are beautiful little raptors! 🙂
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