Spring-like morning in the woods.

After a very bright moon-lit night last night I was up early and out today on a glorious spring-like morning walking in a local deciduous woodland. I had my new Sigma Contemporary lens, (See Review), in my small rucksack and my new Vortex Razor, binoculars, (See Review), around my neck, both so lightweight! I know this woodland and there have been Tawny Owls roosting there for as long as I can remember. As I entered the woods there was a big commotion principally from Blackbirds, this usually means one thing, a Grey Squirrel, a Raptor, (Buzzard usually) or a Tawny Owl. I was hoping for a Tawny and my hopes were realised as I saw a bird flying through the woods. I immediately walked to a place where I know these Owls sometimes perch on some broken tree stumps to get some relief when they are being mobbed. I stood up against a tree to break my outline up and waited.
There was more commotion and sure enough a beautiful Tawny Owl flew and perched on one of these tree stumps right where I have seen them previously. I had my little Contemporary lens ready, this lens may be small in stature but it packs a real focal punch. I waited for the Owl to steady and then shot it right out in the open, it looked at me and appeared unconcerned. Then it flew onto the next perch and I shot it again. It’s great when your knowledge gets you results, and as the Owl was pushed around by the Blackbirds I get a load more shots, thank you Blackbirds!!
I was able to zoom in and out to frame this stunning bird as it perched quite close to me at times, something I couldn’t have done with my 600.
This little lens is already proving to be very useful indeed!!