A Barred Owl Encounter at Torraine Lake
Wildlife photographer Steve Creek recounts spotting and photographing a Barred Owl at sunrise during a morning hike at Torraine Lake in Fort Smith, Arkansas.
The Barred Owl’s Elegant Pose Amidst Lush Reeds
Join wildlife photographers as they capture the regal beauty of the majestic Barred Owl perched above the water, framed by a backdrop of lush reeds.
Barred Owl and its Crawdad Catch
I have had the incredible opportunity to witness and document the captivating behavior of a Barred Owl at the Sequoyah National Wildlife Refuge in Oklahoma.
A Close Encounter With The Majestic Barred Owl
I was driving slowly along the auto tour road at Sequoyah National Wildlife Refuge in Oklahoma when I came across a fascinating sight: a Barred Owl.
Barred Owl Devours Crayfish in Tree
Today's post is dedicated to the majestic Barred Owl that I spotted catching a crayfish and then taking it to a nearby tree to savor it.
The Thrill of Spotting a Barred Owl at SNWR
I set out on the auto tour road to start my photography session. As I approached the 4-corners area, I spotted a Barred Owl perched in a nearby tree.
Barred Owl Stretching A Leg
This Barred Owl stretching a leg is the same Barred Owl I posted about a few days ago (Barred Owl Hunting A Roadside Ditch). It was near the same ditch.
The Barred Owl was in an area that I couldn’t see it when I first drove by. I spotted it on my return trip.
It was near the four-corner intersection of the auto tour road (Sequoyah National Wildlife Refuge).
I had my camera and lens resting on a bean bag draped over the open window of my pickup.
Gear Used:
- Camera: Fujifilm X-T3
- Lens: Canon EF 100-400 mm f/4.5-5.6 L IS II (attached with a Fringer EF-FX Pro)
Technical:
- Location: Sequoyah National Wildlife Refuge (Oklahoma)
- Date and Time Taken: May 1, 2010 (08:55 A. M.)
- Aperture Priority
- Aperture: f7.1
- Shutter speed: 1/480 (as determined by the camera)
- ISO: 3200
- White Balance: Auto
- Metering Mode: Multi
- Back-button Focus
- Single Point Continuous Auto Focus
- Exposure Compensation: -0.33
- Focal Length: 400 mm
- Processed With Luminar 4
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Barred Owl Hunting A Roadside Ditch
I was driving the auto tour road at the Sequoyah National Wildlife Refuge in Oklahoma when I spotted this Barred Owl hunting a roadside ditch. The ditch was full of water, so I’m guessing it was catching Crayfish. I have seen and photographed Barred Owls with Crayfish during this time of year.
This Owl was low in the tree and was eye level. I parked in the road and got a few quick photos before it flew away.
I had my camera and lens resting on a bean bag draped over the open window of my pickup.
Gear Used:
- Camera: Fujifilm X-T3
- Lens: Canon EF 100-400 mm f/4.5-5.6 L IS II (attached with a Fringer EF-FX Pro)
Technical:
- Location: Sequoyah National Wildlife Refuge (Oklahoma)
- Date and Time Taken: April 25, 2021 (06:34 A. M.)
- Aperture Priority
- Aperture: f7.1
- Shutter speed: 1/240 (as determined by the camera)
- ISO: 6400
- White Balance: Auto
- Metering Mode: Multi
- Back-button Focus
- Single Point Continuous Auto Focus
- Exposure Compensation: +1
- Focal Length: 400 mm
- Processed With Luminar 4
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Barred Owl Preparing To Dive
I photographed this Barred Owl yesterday at the Sequoyah National Wildlife Refuge in Oklahoma. It was preparing to dive at people walking on the road. It must have a nest nearby. Everyone left the area when they noticed they upset the Owl, me included.
I was standing outside my pickup hand-holding my camera and lens. This was in an area where the road passes through a slough. A pair of Barred Owls have been nesting in this area for the past few years. This is the first time I have seen one upset and I think this is because we were outside our vehicles.
Gear Used:
- Camera: Fujifilm X-T3
- Lens: Canon EF 100-400 mm f/4.5-5.6 L IS II (attached with a Fringer EF-FX Pro)
Technical:
- Location: Sequoyah National Wildlife Refuge (Oklahoma)
- Date and Time Taken: April 11, 2021 (09:33 A. M.)
- Aperture Priority
- Aperture: f5.6
- Shutter speed: 1/1500 (as determined by the camera)
- ISO: 800
- White Balance: Auto
- Metering Mode: Multi
- Back-button Focus
- Single Point Auto Focus
- Exposure Compensation: +1
- Focal Length: 400 mm
- Processed With Luminar 4
Barred Owl On The Road
I came across a Barred Owl that was standing on the roadway. At first, I thought it might have been injured, but upon closer inspection, I realized that it…
Adult Barred Owl
I was lucky enough to observe the adult Barred Owl for over an hour as it kept watch over the water below the tree, searching for crayfish. The owl was a…
Pair Of Barred Owl Fledglings
I have observed and photographed a pair of Barred Owl Fledglings for several weeks (July 2018) at the Sequoyah National Wildlife Refuge in Oklahoma.
Barred Owl At Miner’s Cove
Wildlife photographer Steve Creek shares his experience photographing a Barred Owl in Oklahoma. Learn how he was able to get close to this beautiful bird.