Eagle Owl

Katharine was in town when she spotted a birds of prey display, but didn't have her camera with her, so later on I went into town to have a look.

The birds were in the grounds of Holy Trinity Church, hidden behind the shops in Goodramgate, in the centre of York

There were quite a few different birds, and especially owls, and here is one of my favourites, an Eagle Owl. I love the bright eyes, and the way he/she just perched there despite the crowds around.

There wasn't any flying of the birds, but for a fee you could have one perch on your arm. There was quite a crowd of spectators while I was there

[Quentin]

Great owl photo!!!

[Rosemary Brown]

Love the detail in the feathers! I can almost feel the velvety smoothness!

[Alison]

beautiful details

[Molly]

As someone who had a bird phobia this is a bit close for comfort for me - but I can appreciate the detail and sharpness of the shot - so a fav!

[Bob]

Nice portrait. I don't know if I would get this close.

[bruni]

Reading your last paragraph makes me wonder if they are tame as you talked you could have one on your arm.. this is a very nice portrait of an Eagle Owl.

[Padlock]

Great shot PP here it comes

[Pyrrhula]

A very beautiful portrait and a wonderful close up . Fav.

[Graham Thresher]

A fantastic shot and a fav.

[Therese]

Beautiful shot!!!! Instant fav!!!

[Gill W]

Fab close up, great detail! Fav!

[Shepherdman's Wife]

Gorgeous close up!

[Tony]

Perfect capture and unquestioned Fav

[bkb in the city]

What a great close-up

[Lizzy Bean]

wow! this is amazing! fav

[Fisher Family]

@quickshots

Thank you Quentin, glad you like it!

Ian

[Fisher Family]

@camera

Thank you Rosemary - they do have such beautiful feathers.

Ian

[Fisher Family]

@alisonp

Thank you Alison, I was very pleased with the result.

Ian

[Fisher Family]

@dolphin

Thank you Molly - I was about 6ft away and using my zoom lens, so not too close!

Ian

[Fisher Family]

@bobhuegel

Thank you Bob - I was about 6ft away and using my zoom lens, so not too close!

Ian

[Fisher Family]

@bruni

Thank you Bruni - they are fairly tame, but if you wanted one to perch on your arm, there was a thick gauntlet to wear, to avoid the risk of a nip.

Ian

[Fisher Family]

@padlock

Thank you Padlock - sadly no PP, despite 9 favs, but it was nice that so many people appreciated it.

Ian

[Fisher Family]

@pyrrhula

Thank you Ferry, I was very pleased with the result.

Ian

[Fisher Family]

@thresheg

Thank you Graham, and thank you for the fav!

Ian

[Fisher Family]

@monkeykid

Thank you Therese, and thank you for the fav! They are beautiful birds.

Ian

[Fisher Family]

@gillg

Thank you Gill, and thank you for the fav! I was pleased with the result.

Ian

[Fisher Family]

@shepherdmanswife

Thank you Shepherdman's Wife, I was pleased with the result.

Ian

[Fisher Family]

@tonydebont

Thank you Tony, and thank you for the fav! I was very pleased with the result.

Ian

[Fisher Family]

@bkbinthecity

Thank you Brian - shows the benefit of a powerful zoom lens!

Ian

[Fisher Family]

@lizzybean

Thank you Lizzyy, and thank you for the fav! I was very happy with the result.

Ian

[colie (Nichole Stewart)]

gorgeous!

[Jacqui Paterson]

Fav. Those eyes are fantastic. Great shot.

[Fisher Family]

@colie

Thank you Colie, glad you like it!

Ian

[Fisher Family]

@witchyjacq

Thank you Jacqui, and thank you for the fav!

Ian

[Julie Duncan]

Oh, yes, he's glorious! :)

[Fisher Family]

@juliedduncan

Thank you Julie - I'm hoping to get more shots at the next birds of prey display.

Ian

[Julie Duncan]

@fishers Can't wait! :)

[Kathy A]

Great shot, fabulous detail.

[Fisher Family]

@kjarn

Thank you Kathy - I'm hoping there will be another chance for more shots soon!

Ian