{"id":49674,"date":"2017-12-05T05:51:52","date_gmt":"2017-12-05T12:51:52","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.onthewingphotography.com\/wings\/?p=49674"},"modified":"2025-03-29T05:34:31","modified_gmt":"2025-03-29T10:34:31","slug":"young-short-eared-owl-perched-on-barbed-wire-in-northern-utah","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.onthewingphotography.com\/wings\/2017\/12\/05\/young-short-eared-owl-perched-on-barbed-wire-in-northern-utah\/","title":{"rendered":"Young Short-eared Owl Perched On Barbed Wire In Northern Utah"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"YoungYoung Short-eared Owl perched on barbed wire – Nikon D500, f7.1, 1\/1000, ISO 400, -0.3 EV, Nikkor 500mm VR with 1.4x TC, natural light, not baited<\/span><\/p>\n

This morning I am sharing a photo of one of the few young Short-eared Owls I found and pointed out this past breeding season here in northern Utah.\u00a0 This young bird was being watched after by a male Short-eared Owl who was also perched nearby.<\/p>\n

The old barbed wire fence was removed since this photo was taken and a newer, uglier one replaced it. The gnarly old juniper fence posts are gone too and were replaced with\u00a0unattractive metal fence posts with garish yellow-green painted tops. Things change, sometimes those changes are not for the better.<\/p>\n

I like how the titled head of the young Short-eared Owl<\/span><\/a> conveys an implied interest in the woman taking its picture. I probably tilt my head slightly too when I am trying to figure stuff out.<\/p>\n

Speaking of figuring things out, I really don’t have much to say this morning because I have been thinking about the assault on our public lands yesterday. It has felt overwhelming but I take some consolation in that fact that this malicious act will be tied up in court for years.<\/p>\n

It is a good time to head out to find refuge with the birds and nature.<\/p>\n

Mia<\/p>\n

Click here<\/span><\/a> to see more of my Short-eared Owl photos plus facts and information about this species.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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