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Speedily Stalking the Sunda Scops (infosec.pub)

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From Shunda Lee

The Sunda Scops Owl, also known as Collared Scops Owl, is a native and widespread small owl species found in Singapore's forests and gardens, including the Singapore Botanic Gardens, Pasir Ris Park and Central Catchment Nature Reserve. Known for its characteristic call, this well-camouflaged, small (23cm) owl is often difficult to spot. As a resident of Singapore, they have also been observed in areas like Sentosa and Jurong Lake Gardens. So, when the news that it appeared at Singapore Botanical Gardens, I rushed there within 30 minutes.

It took more than 10 minutes to locate the dozen or so early comers. However, the owl(s) were sleeping or looking the wrong way for the photographers. I found a small window and waited for the owl open its eyes. The wait was not long. After twenty minutes or so, it woke up and turned around. At the moment when it stared at me, silent and continuous burst of shutter release was activated. The settings were: ISO 1600, F 2.8, and shutter speed of 1/25sec.

I left the car park paying less than a dollar.

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[–] homesweethomeMrL@lemmy.world 1 points 2 hours ago

23cm! Wow. Convenient travel owl!