In the Pacific Northwest, January is a good time to spot short-eared owls and northern harriers. In the last two weeks, I have managed to see both species (in different locations) on four or five occasions. The following is a sampling of photographs I have taken.
Short-eared owl, AbbotsfordNorthern harrier (male), Samish FlatsShort-eared owl, Abbotsford. (Notice the differing eye dilations- one eye in the shade)Squabbling short-eared owlsRed-winged blackbird fearlessly chasing a short-eared owlShort-eared owl, during the “golden hour”.Short-eared owl over a saltwater marsh, DeltaNorthern harrier (female)Short-eared owl (classic flight “pose”)Northern harrier (male)Short-eared owl, taking offNorthern harrier, huntingShort-eared owl, landing
