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Barn Owl
Stanley Jones

Barn Owl (Tyto furcata)

Barn Owl (Tyto furcata subsp. pratincola) This owl was photographed in the day time in an old abandoned homestead near Smith Oaks Bird Sanctuary, High Island, Galveston County, Texas, USA. Gulf Prairies and Marshes Vegetational Area. Salt dome ca. 1 mi inward from the Gulf of Mexico within an oak/hackberry mott with surrounding gulf prairies and marshes at ca. 11.6 m (38 ft) elevation. Canon T-90 with a Canon FD 400mm f/4.5 lens, 64 ASA film, shutter speed 1/60 with flash. May 1987
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Habitat
An oak/hackberry mott with surrounding gulf prairies and marshes at ca. 11.6 m (38 ft) elevation. An oak/hackberry mott with surrounding gulf prairies and marshes at ca. 11.6 m (38 ft) elevation.
Location
Near Smith Oaks Bird Sanctuary, High Island, Galveston County, Texas, USA.
Date taken
May 1987
Scientific name
Tyto furcata
Equipment used
Canon T-90 with a Canon FD 400mm f/4.5 lens, 64 ASA film, shutter speed 1/60 with flash.
tetoneon
What a great image of this bird Stanley, looking so wise, and in a very novel setting.
 
mali
This is one stonking image Stan!!!!!!! Love the golden tones in the plumage...Top work buddy!!!
 
carann
An absolutely stunning image of this gorgeous Barn Owl Stanley !!! Thanks for sharing.
 
KC Foggin
Supporter
Another stunning filmed image Stanley. I love how it is spotlighted. It's like it is glowing.
 
bru.b
Great capture of this interesting subspecies. This is a beauty, Stan !!!
 

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