Great Horned Owl

I haven't seen a great horned owl for years. If you look at his ears, you can see how windy it was today.

Excellent capture!! That is one mean Raptor!!

How did you get it out in the open ? :D

Right now is when owl start to bond I do believe, I have heard the females purring in late october in the past. They are usually not in the open during daylight hours, so that's a very nice find!!!!

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Originally Posted by AgingEyes

How did you get it out in the open ? :D

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Have you ever heard of the Pied piper? :p

Actually, I was driving along the gravel road and saw this huge bird fly across and land in the tree. At first I assumed it was a hawk, and I can never get enough photos of hawks. As soon as I looked at him thru my lens, I saw the ears. It was then I realized I had something a bit special. I took a few quick shots out my car window and then backed up. I was hoping to be able to get out and stalk him, However, as soon as I put the car in reverse, he took off. I was just happy this shot turned out as well as it did. I cropped away at least 2/3.

Beautiful shot of a very shy bird, well done.
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Excellent find!

I have yet to even see a GHO and I know we have them in the parks nearby.