Eurasian eagle owl, Mannerheimintie, Helsinki.  In 2011 a nest with three hatchlings was discovered on a building along one of the main avenues in Helsinki.  The owlets are huge, as this is about the largest species of owl.  This one had tried out its wings and landed on the sidewalk, drawing a crowd before it was collected by guards and put back in its nest.
Eurasian eagle owl, Mannerheimintie, Helsinki
Mountain shelduck, Ross, TAS
Albatross, Bruny Island, TAS.  This was our first sight of these graceful birds.
Australian fur seals, Bruny Island, TAS
Australian fur seals, Bruny Island, TAS
Australian fur seal, Bruny Island, TAS
Australian fur seals, Bruny Island, TAS
Australian fur seals, Bruny Island, TAS
Eurasian eagle owl, Mannerheimintie, Helsinki. In 2011 a nest with three hatchlings was discovered on a building along one of the main avenues in Helsinki. The owlets are huge, as this is about the largest species of owl. This one had tried out its wings and landed on the sidewalk, drawing a crowd before it was collected by guards and put back in its nest.
Eurasian eagle owl, Mannerheimintie, Helsinki.  In 2011 a nest with three hatchlings was discovered on a building along one of the main avenues in Helsinki.  The owlets are huge, as this is about the largest species of owl.  This one had tried out its wings and landed on the sidewalk, drawing a crowd before it was collected by guards and put back in its nest.
Eurasian eagle owl, Mannerheimintie, Helsinki. In 2011 a nest with three hatchlings was discovered on a building along one of the main avenues in Helsinki. The owlets are huge, as this is about the largest species of owl. This one had tried out its wings and landed on the sidewalk, drawing a crowd before it was collected by guards and put back in its nest.
See photo in original gallery.