Re: [cobirds] snowy owl

2010-01-30 Thread Roger Clark
Scott, Here are multiple images of snowy owls from numerous environments, numerous times and all show the line down the breast. The Colorado snowy looks just as healthy as these birds. (Lot's of astounding bird photos on birdphotographers.net) Roger Clark, Lakewood http://www.birdphotogr

Re: [cobirds] Re: El Paso Snowy Owl

2010-01-18 Thread Roger Clark
.) Roger Clark Lakewood, CO Ronald Green wrote: I would agree, the owl did not seem to exhibit any problems flying or navigating this morning while hunting or moving from one spot to the next. On Saturday evening, I saw it capture some large rodent without any apparent difficulty. Additionally, Aaron

Re: [cobirds] Re: El Paso Snowy Owl

2010-01-18 Thread Roger Clark
eaving, and the constant drone of cars on the nearby highway. The snowy seems uninterested in adults but does seem to look towards small children with some curiosity. Overall the bird seems to be doing quite well and adapted to the local environment. Roger Clark Lakewood, CO

Re: [cobirds] a question on rare migrants

2010-01-17 Thread Roger Clark
Donna Dannen wrote: I read, with interest, the article SeEtta Moss linked about Snowy Owls migrating south because of population pressures in the Arctic. I have a question regarding such migrants. If they have been forced southward due to population pressure, what is the prognosis for a bir

Re: [cobirds] Snowy Owl-pic with better perspective plus openness

2010-01-17 Thread Roger Clark
your camera to operate for that condition (action photography): http://www.clarkvision.com/articles/tracking.action.with.autofocus And there are other articles if you are interested. I have not been out to see the snowy (just got back from Florida were it was colder than Colorado). Roger Clark Lak

Re: [cobirds] Traveling w spotting scope

2009-11-26 Thread Roger Clark
Paul Barrett wrote: > I just bought a spotting scope and tripod and am wondering about > taking them on an airplane. > > Can the tripod be a "carry-on"; if so does it "count" against the 1 > bag plus a briefcase limit? > Can the telescope be safely packed in suitcase (damage, theft)? > Do you r