Sven Začek - Old forest habitant

 

I love the forests that Ural Owls inhabit. Usually they comprise of very old spruce, pine, aspen and birch trees that offer suitable cavities for nesting. This makes good opporutnities for environmental photos. Here you see the owl preening itself on a high perch.


Location: Estonia

Posted on: 27/05/2011
Photo info - Spring 2009: : Nikon D3 + Nikkor 70-200mm F2,8 VR @ 86mm. F2,8, 1/200, ISO 800.

Tags: boreal forest, estonia, strix uralensis, sven zacek, ural owl


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Comments

  1. Darren said:

    27/05/2011 14:12

    Great photo, thanks for posting.

    I love these types of forests as well.

  2. Paul said:

    27/05/2011 14:42

    Very nice! I will have to find them and go walking in them. Forests like this almost transport you out of time.

  3. Jaak Põder said:

    31/05/2011 21:49

    Paul, you have to come to Estonia, there are forest like this all around. Can't guarantee the owls though :-).

    This is my kind of photo, environment at it's best with a capital 'E'.