Loved the video. It makes me want to find some owls. Those long-eared owls were particularly interesting. I've only ever seen one that I chanced upon while road cruising for snakes at night. Thanks for sharing.
I watch your videos closely looking for new places to explore in MN. Your timing was perfect on this one... I am passing through the Owatonna area next week! Have changed my trip around so I have an evening free to hunt for a short-eared owl (lifer for me)! Hope I still have a chance at seeing one, I know your visit was actually in January. Please keep the videos coming!!
Thanks Kelly! Lots to explore in Minnesota! I think folks were still seeing SEOWs at the Armstrong Wetlands east of Owatanna recently. Good luck! Dusk is best (3pm to dark).
Awesome video. I’m heading up there from Chicago at the end of December. Where did you get all those amazing shots of the long eared owls. Keep the videos coming!
Hi Kevin. Have a great trip! The owls were at a suburban park in Minneapolis. Their winter roosts are very ephemeral so I doubt they will be there again. You could watch the Minnesota birding Facebook group for photos… Sometimes they list locations.
Hi Keith… Very good question! That is one of the most difficult things when on the Birding/bird photographer trips. I really try and prioritize photos but after getting a few shots, I will shoot some video clips and then go back to photography and then back to video if the bird lingers. Of course this is reversed. If there’s some very cool behavior going on… Then I will shoot video first. I am sure that because I’m not specializing in one of the or the other both forms suffer.
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My first sip of coffee and a Sparky video appears. What a way to start my day. Thanks.
Ha! Enjoy John… And have a great day!
Amazing leowl shots. Amazing to see them flying at day time
Thank you Antonio! It was a real treat!
I give you a lot of credit out in that weather but wow!!! those owls and birds! Great video and the snow on their faces were amazing!
Thank you! I live for below zero days, snowy conditions….They also offer opportunities for unique photos!
Beautifull Owl pics and vids!
Thank you! Owls are amazing!
The Short-eared Owl seems to be a nice bird to observe as it hunts over open fields and prairies. They have long wings for an owl their size.
It certainly is! And you are right, they do have long wings for flying slowly and hunting in open areas.
Loved the Frosty Faced LEO. Hoping there'll be a "next time" to see those beautiful owls!
He disfrutado mucho.
Gracias.
As always excellent photography and video, thank you sir 🙏 😊 👏
Many thanks!
Great video Sparky! Glad to see you were able to get the Long-eared Owl in flight.
Ha! Yes…Took another 4 hour “afternoon jaunt” but well worth it!
It's always a joy to watch your videos! My family loves to watch them and it's fun to watch someone get excited about birds.
Many thanks!! I’ve loved birds since I was 14!
Awesome Sparky
Thank you Peter!
Great video the photos are beautiful.
Thank you Susan!
That weather was horrible, you def aced your wish list....I really enjoyed the footage...Thanks so much!!
Sondra, Thank you! So much fun!
Loved the video. It makes me want to find some owls. Those long-eared owls were particularly interesting. I've only ever seen one that I chanced upon while road cruising for snakes at night. Thanks for sharing.
Thanks Brian! Hard to look down for herps and up for birds at the same time :-)
I watch your videos closely looking for new places to explore in MN. Your timing was perfect on this one... I am passing through the Owatonna area next week! Have changed my trip around so I have an evening free to hunt for a short-eared owl (lifer for me)! Hope I still have a chance at seeing one, I know your visit was actually in January. Please keep the videos coming!!
Thanks Kelly! Lots to explore in Minnesota! I think folks were still seeing SEOWs at the Armstrong Wetlands east of Owatanna recently. Good luck! Dusk is best (3pm to dark).
Beautiful footage of these magnificent birds. Thank you!
Thx Benjamin!
Wonderful stuff Sparky! So happy to have found your channel.
Hi Pat! Long time no see. What are you up to? More videos coming!
Thanks for sharing! Wonderful shots.
I appreciate it Andrew! More coming
Awesome video. I’m heading up there from Chicago at the end of December. Where did you get all those amazing shots of the long eared owls. Keep the videos coming!
Hi Kevin. Have a great trip! The owls were at a suburban park in Minneapolis. Their winter roosts are very ephemeral so I doubt they will be there again. You could watch the Minnesota birding Facebook group for photos… Sometimes they list locations.
@@SparkyStensaas thanks for the great info! I’ll certainly look on FB.
Lovely - Just curious, what gets priority when you're out on a trip, Video or Stills?
Hi Keith… Very good question! That is one of the most difficult things when on the Birding/bird photographer trips.
I really try and prioritize photos but after getting a few shots, I will shoot some video clips and then go back to photography and then back to video if the bird lingers. Of course this is reversed. If there’s some very cool behavior going on… Then I will shoot video first.
I am sure that because I’m not specializing in one of the or the other both forms suffer.
Excellent really enjoyed your video great job! Thank you Tom @tbarphotos
Thanks Tom! Have a great day