Great Horned Owl

[mn shutterbug]

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

[Eric D]

Excellent capture!! That is one mean Raptor!!

[AgingEyes]

How did you get it out in the open ?

[paulnj]

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!!!!

[mn shutterbug]

How did you get it out in the open ?

Have you ever heard of the Pied piper?

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.

[scott-devon]

Beautiful shot of a very shy bird, well done.

[Loupey]

Excellent find!

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