From Natasha Rees
A few photos from Rspb Bempton Cliffs what a fantastic day this was.
Barn Owl and Short Ear Owl.
this post was submitted on 29 May 2025
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For owls that are superb.
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If you find an injured owl:
Note your exact location so the owl can be released back where it came from. Contact a licensed wildlife rehabilitation specialist to get correct advice and immediate assistance.
Minimize stress for the owl. If you can catch it, toss a towel or sweater over it and get it in a cardboard box or pet carrier. It should have room to be comfortable but not so much it can panic and injure itself. If you can’t catch it, keep people and animals away until help can come.
Do not give food or water! If you feed them the wrong thing or give them water improperly, you can accidentally kill them. It can also cause problems if they require anesthesia once help arrives, complicating procedures and costing valuable time.
If it is a baby owl, and it looks safe and uninjured, leave it be. Time on the ground is part of their growing up. They can fly to some extent and climb trees. If animals or people are nearby, put it up on a branch so it’s safe. If it’s injured, follow the above advice.
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I really like photos like this. The shallow depth of field creates a very blurry background, and that makes the subject pop more than "only" colour contrast. The plants in the unfocused foreground add another layer to the photo that makes it feel a lot more three-dimensional, too :3
As someone whose only real knowledge of photography is due to looking at so many photos, it's always interesting to see what way people decide to compose and adjust their pictures.
Objectively, I prefer pics that make it feel like I was there. I primarily do this to learn about the birds themselves and like the feeling of nature. I like when the photos are crisp and everything in frame is in focus. I've learned enough to know that usually isn't natural at all, and is as much an artist choice as are the narrow depth of field photos.
At the same time, for photos like these, I feel this is a great scenario to enjoy these photos here. I see no shortage of Barnies or Shorties, so I'm not as concerned with the high level of detail. I can enjoy them more artistically then, and especially as in the leading photo, it give it an ethereal and angelic quality it wouldn't have in person, and while I'd love to witness the scene in person, these photos feel more like capturing a memory than a real scene, which also brings a nice feeling to it all.
Now I've gotten daydreamy and don't remember if I originally had a point or not, so I guess the photos did a really good job with the original creator's intentions. 😆
I guess I just want to say, I like owls and owl photos....
I guess I just want to say, I like owls and owl photos....
Huh! :D
Wasn't sure if that was clear or not!
Pictures you can't hear!