Saturday 23 October 2010

GOOD MOON RISING

Spent a couple of hours at Stithians Res last evening (Friday) Joined the Warden Simon looking for Barn Owl and Short Eared Owl.
So were we lucky? indeed we were after a wait of about 1 1/2 hours and in the last moments of dusk we had Barn 0wl, and a few minutes later a Short Eared Owl flew in front of the hide.
So two year ticks cant be bad , although it was to dark for Photo's. But earlier we had a great view of the full moon rising over the trees at the far end of the cutoff. Managed a few pics so I will leave you with one of the images.

This photo was taken with the EOS 20D 400mm lens @ 1/125s @ f5.6.














12 comments:

  1. What a beautiful photo!!

    Well done on the owls Monty :)

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  2. Ciao Monts, Selene, the goddess of the moon has become immortalized in all its beauty, in your lovely photos!
    Have a excellent sunday!

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  3. Lovely shot of the moon wish i was down there this weekend

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  4. Two superb ticks Monty,spent three hours there today.
    Very enjoyable they were.
    John.

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  5. lovely shot, and well done on the Owls.

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  6. Monts hello, you have captured a special moon, congratulations

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  7. Great photo. I love the moon.

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  8. It's not easy to get such a good photo of the moon!

    Congrats on the owl ticks. Both the barn and short-eared are species I'm hoping to be able to add before the end of the year, too....but I may be more likely to find a barred owl over here, which would be good too.

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  9. Cracking shot Monty. I see from recent post that you are having a good spell in the west..Barred Warbler, Snow Buntings etc. Cheers FAB.

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  10. This is gorgeous, the moon makes it look like a painting.


    Have a lovely day Monts.

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  11. Lovely! Your photo emphasized how beautiful really it is! When I first saw this view in one of the Cornwall holiday cottages. I am amazed..

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  12. Very nice photo and good to hear about the owl!

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