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Entre os desafios mais fascinantes da fotografia noturna, um dos mais complexos é o registro de aves noturnas, como as corujas das torres. A habilidade de fotografar uma coruja em voo durante a noite exige não apenas uma técnica apurada, mas também um profundo entendimento do comportamento da ave. As corujas, com sua habilidade de caçar silenciosamente e seus voos rápidos, tornam-se ainda mais enigmáticas e difíceis de capturar quando a escuridão envolve a cena. Coruja-das-torres, Barn Owl (Tyto alba) Vila Franca de Xira, Portugal - 2019.07.10 ***xPLUG mount for TK35*** Vila Franca de Xira, Portugal - 2021.10.14

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An Air Of Success by David Hall DRH Photography Barn owl (Tyto alba) Yorkshire Dales - Royal female - Queen Many thanks to all those who take the time to comment on my photos. It is truly appreciated. DSC_3608 https://flic.kr/p/2jvByDB

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Morning Glory by David Hall DRH Photography In the early morning light this beauty was happy to pose for a few shots. Yorkshire Dales - Lower Barn/ Embankment Female Many thanks to all those who take the time to comment fave and view my photos, it is very much appreciated and welcome. DSC_3046 https://flic.kr/p/2iEmiXo

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Constantly alert by davidrhall1234 Although well aware of my presence she was far more interested in finding the next meal. It was good to finally meet up today with a long time Flickr friend Victor Hobson. Barn Owl (Tyto alba) Yorkshire Dales - Lower Barn/ Embankment Female Many thanks to all those who take the time to comment on and fave my photos. It is truly appreciated and welcome. DSC_7533 https://flic.kr/p/2hsTaZc

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The Golden Boy by davidrhall1234 Basking in the golden light of a spring morning. When you get the combination of a beautiful morning and a barnie, what could be better. Barn owl (Tyto alba) Yorkshire Dales - Lower Barn/ Embankment male Many thanks to all those who take the time to comment on my photos. It is truly appreciated. 2966 https://flic.kr/p/2eojGzg

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Who put that there by davidrhall1234 So my last post for a while, as I try to find some pics to infill between all my owl pics, from last week. This is a shot of the upper barn female, after she came away from a failed strike, with a few reeds for her trouble Barn owl (Tyto alba) Yorkshire Dales - Upper Barn female Many thanks to all those who take the time to comment on my photos. It is truly appreciated. 2877 https://flic.kr/p/RzkAhX

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Silent Assassin by davidrhall1234 The barn owl is renowned for it's silent wing beat, as it quarters the countryside in search of unsuspecting voles. Owls are known as silent predators of the night, capable of flying just inches from their prey without being detected. The quietness of their flight is owed to their specialized feathers. When air rushes over an ordinary wing, it typically creates a “gushing” noise as large areas of air turbulence build up. But the owl has developed feathers which stabilise the air flow, resulting in a large reduction in aerodynamic noise. This is then further absorbed, by their downy feathers, resulting in the ultimate stealth attack. As I watched his display my excited breathing was the only noise to be heard. Barn owl (Tyto alba) Yorkshire Dales - Lower Barn/ Embankment male Many thanks to all those who take the time to comment on and fave my photos. It is truly appreciated and welcome. DSC_3091 https://flic.kr/p/RvX42x

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Heading into 2019 by davidrhall1234 Well folks this is my last post of the year as we head towards 2019 and another year of exciting adventures. Many thanks again for all your support and for sharing your own wonderful photos. Happy New Year to one and all and I look forward to sharing our wildlife experiences in 2019. Barn owl (Tyto alba) Yorkshire Dales - Forest Pair. Many thanks to all those who take the time to comment on and fave my photos. It is truly appreciated. https://flic.kr/p/REtWMu