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Short-eared Owl

Asio flammeus (Pontoppidan, 1763)

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© Nigel Best



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author: Nigel Best
location: On the Ice pack, near D Island, North Caspian Sea
date: 2013-02-02
equipment: Lumix


comments:
2013-05-03. Isabekov Askar:

Nigel, it's Short-eared Owl (note black over the eyes. Very intersting photo!


2013-05-04. Best Nigel:

Thanks ASkar, I was on an ice breaking vessel carrying out a seal survey when I saw the Owl. It was not frightened at all by the vessel. I think it must live on the Offshore islands that Agip/NCPOC have nearby. I have posted other photos but am not sure what the birds are and would appreciate if you can identify them for me. Regards, Nigel



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