Short-eared Owl Fest - 14 Jan 2025
After photographing the Savannah Sparrow I got back into the car to warm up. As soon as I was in the car I spotted a Northern Harrier working the field inside the fence line of the Antenna Farm. Lucky for me the harrier drifted toward the road and made a pass along the fence line. Snow was falling but the bird was close enough for me to get some pics with the Sony a1 + 600mm f/4 GM OSS. Several cars were parked along Haggerman Road but they were at the SE corner of the fence line while I was parked in the middle of the fence line farther west. Just a few minutes after 4 pm the first Short-eared Owl appeared atop the fence nearby. It was soon joined by 3 more Short-eared Owls that began prowling the fence line and field to the east. I spent the next 30 minutes walking down the road and photographing any birds that would fly close enough to focus on. Satisfied with my efforts I headed back to the car to head home. As I drove east another Short-eared Owl was perched on the post just ea...