So I finally get to post in the notorious best bird shots thread


I took some shots of an owl and when I identified it, it turns out it is only common in Europe, parts of Asia and Nord-Africa...Wohoo! So I can even show you something rare! :P


It's a Little Owl (Athene noctua), all photos are shot with the 5D2 and the rented 400mm f2.8 L IS:

















And while I have a reason to post here, can anybody identify these birds?:





I saw a lot of them, but I have no clue what they are.


Thanks, Jan