Philippine Hawk-Owl, Bislig, Mindanao

[Tonji Ramos]

We just got back yesterday from a 5 day trip to Bislig. The group was composed of Nilo, Doc Chito, Rey, Alain, Sylvia and myself.

Sylvia and I got at least 17 photo lifer species plus 15 new races.

I am sure everyone who went will show a bunch of great pics.

It was a great trip and we hope to go back soon to get the ones we missed and to improve on a bunch of photos.

This was one of my most memorable birds of the trip. Owls are my favorite. I have only photographed 5 species of owls including this one. Its always a great treat for me to see an owl and its even better when I get to photograph one.

Philippine Hawk-Owl
Ninox philippensis spilocephala
Surigao del Sur, Mindanao
January 29, 2011



Canon 5Dmk2, Canon 1.4x tc, Canon 500mm, 1/60, f7.1, ISO 1600, tripod

[mantarey]

Wow amazing details of a very lifelike capture Tonj. Can't wait to see the rest of your captures.

[Ely Teehankee]

There is something about the big round eyes of the owl that makes them look so likable. Add the black iris to the bright yellow around it, voila you have a unique face that one can only like. You got a handsome owl with this capture. Well done Tonji. Mabuhay.

[William Lim]

Wow, great details. If not for the obstructing branches, it could have been perfect. Congrats Tonji. Awaiting the rest of your captures.

[Mark Itol]

Beautiful capture, Tonji. Look at those eyes... Like the others, waiting for the rest of the harvest.

[alainpascua]

You got it at the perfect moment, Tonji. Very fine details and that look in the eyes is just great! Congrats for bagging this!

And nice birding with you, Sylvia and the rest of the Bislig Team!

[Luis (Chito) Limchiu]

Excellent! with fine details Tonj!

[Clemn A. Macasiano Jr.]

Fine details Tonji ! Congratulation !

[Tonji Ramos]

Thanks guys. I was very happy to see this bird!