- omgggg wow - Muranyi
- this expression LOL :D - <Gigi
- Nice Bokeh !!! - Jean-Maurice Rietdijk
- Aww! those eyessss - ImaJedi.
- I'm STRAIGHT TRIPPIN boo!!!!! - zcus
- everyone talks about the eyes, but I love this goofy stance :) - recaptured
- WANT *-* - Elias Bammesberger
- i want to take him home! :> - alexa winschel boehm
- O RLY? - Kr. B.
- Win :') - freyahh
- C U T E . . !
xD - N A R - such bug eyes! How cute - ryehalls
- I like this stance too, but his eyes draws alot! - kjb_photo
- amazing and stunning both! - William A. LaCrosse III ~ lonewolv
- I can`t do any notice on the owl, so I do one over the whole image!
Great owl shot! - JustPhotographing (offline) - Damn that image is stuck with notices! - chrom_triztez
- there are sooo many notes! lol - raj trivedi
- cutest owl EVER. - Child Of The Stars
- Utter cuteness! - barthoekstra
- So amazing!!!!!!!! - unspaz
- My, what large pupils you have :) - gothambill
- Lovely bird :) - NΛWΛŦ
- There were no notes here - Uriolus
- the cutest thing. x - broken reflections
Saw Whet on the Moss
The Northern Saw-whet Owl is a miniature owl native to North America.
Adults are 18 cm long with a 43 cm wingspan (about the size of a pop can). The Northern Saw-Whet Owl has a round, light, grey face with brown streaks; they also have a dark beak and yellow eyes. The underparts are pale with dark streaks; the upper parts are brown with white spots.
**UPDATE** This photo has been published in the October issue of 'Digital Photo' UK edition. Thanks to all of you who have made this photo so popular!
Copyright © 2009, Jason Idzerda
Comments and faves
robert.schultz, Hadasaya©, blarrggg, C_Low 88, and 7371 other people added this photo to their favorites.
E.C. Nature Photos [deleted] (44 months ago | reply)
What a gorgeous little owl! Gorgeous!
Megan Lorenz (44 months ago | reply)
Amazing.....love the colors and your composition is perfect Jason!
robert.schultz (44 months ago | reply)
What a shot! Beautiful quality from the lens! I love the reflection in the eyes. Great light. Faved!
naturelover2007 (44 months ago | reply)
Oh!! He is so cute!!
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C_Low 88 (44 months ago | reply)
all i see is SWeeT xD it's soooo cute! omg!
Kurt (Hock Ping Guek) orionmystery.blogspot.com (44 months ago | reply)
Excellent shot...great light, colors and details. It's really cute too.
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Katie-Rose (44 months ago | reply)
Hi, I'm an admin for a group called *Fat Bee & Dancing Gull* (Invite Only), and we'd love to have this added to the group!
Beautiful!
Congratulations on Explore!
JesPir (44 months ago | reply)
Brilliant shot, very cute :)
PinguinPictures (44 months ago | reply)
As Seen In The Group:
Luca Bobbiesi (44 months ago | reply)
cute eyes
PerAnd1 (44 months ago | reply)
Beautiful Photo !
raymc76 (44 months ago | reply)
What a beautiful bird great capture
Anne Froehlich (44 months ago | reply)
So cute. Great capture!
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Jill Clardy (44 months ago | reply)
Oh this is the cutest thing ever; he could be the model for a new line of stuffed toys.
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ρrakaz (Digital Monk) (44 months ago | reply)
Awesome! Another one for the Front Page :) Congrats!
The screenshot is here: clipyourphotos.com/FP/screenshot/15312.
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Jeff Clow (44 months ago | reply)
That's a really nice piece of nature photo work....
ulysses68 (44 months ago | reply)
This is the sweetest thing I have ever seen!!
Honest!
danichro (44 months ago | reply)
Nice capture!!
BigBrotherBear (44 months ago | reply)
Thank you everyone for another Explore and Front Page!!
Violet Kashi (44 months ago | reply)
Amazing little owl! Wonderful clarity!
Anne (2013) (44 months ago | reply)
Wonderful capture - congrats on Explore!
Skopelos ♫♪ (44 months ago | reply)
Terrific shot !
Congrats on Front Page.
Muma Bear (44 months ago | reply)
This shot is too funny...it looks like a toy. I love it!
runsanibel [deleted] (44 months ago | reply)
Beautiful shot of this sweet owl. Thanks.
_ianborg (44 months ago | reply)
wow never seen one of those
Chus Nartallo (44 months ago | reply)
adorable!
artistic55w (44 months ago | reply)
Oooo! The little sweetie has such a cute little face! What a delightful shot!
humorousreview.wordpress.com (44 months ago | reply)
Excellent stillness and clarity. Lovely off center composition and comforting colors.
Jewel~ (44 months ago | reply)
aww ,, cute cute .. beautiful eyes .. lovely colors .. congrats ^_^
mokastet (44 months ago | reply)
stunning !
galevine2 (44 months ago | reply)
Wonderful!!! (saw on Explore)
Jason...lost in Norfolk (44 months ago | reply)
Wow - not only a bird of prey but also gets the vote for cuteness too :o) Fabulous shot.
jmkiang (44 months ago | reply)
haha nice shot!
emma.lee' (44 months ago | reply)
Such a cute little owl and great colors =]
E.V. Studio [deleted] (44 months ago | reply)
Hi, I'm an admin for a group called I love GREEN !!!, and we'd love to have this added to the group!
Marti Wills (44 months ago | reply)
OMG, he's adorable! Kudos on a great shot!
bubbleooooo2004 (44 months ago | reply)
Hi, I'm an admin for a group called J n JJ GROUP, and we'd love to have this added to the group!
CUTE
fahadee (44 months ago | reply)
looks cute :)
DarenGirdner (44 months ago | reply)
Ha i love this shot!! Great job.
Please return the favor :]
Vetuv (44 months ago | reply)
wow! adorable, excellent capture.
cowgirlprincess-on vacation 5/4-5/10 (44 months ago | reply)
Beautiful little fella, GREAT pic
margareta.balogh (44 months ago | reply)
this little owl is lovely :)
corrada2000 (44 months ago | reply)
Can't believe what I see! This motif! These colours! Pity I can't give you ten faves... Absolutely marvellous!!!
solo_giuseppe (44 months ago | reply)
Fantastico!!
*LINNY * (44 months ago | reply)
perfect
Jurassic-O (44 months ago | reply)
Absolutely adorable. What a beautiful shot.
T0m@974 (44 months ago | reply)
oh! la photo est superbe et le sujet vraiment étonnant
özllem (44 months ago | reply)
amazingg !!