Bubo virginianus
Large Owl approximately 20 inches in height. Greyish brown with barred chest and large ear tufts.
Mixed Spruce and Alder forest near Edgerton Highway between small meltwater lakes.
Spotted this owl sitting on a spruce snag in the rain on our way into Wrangell St. Elias National Park. Three hours later, it was still sitting in the rain.
Lat: 61.52, Long: -144.44
Spotted on Jun 27, 2012
Submitted on Jul 12, 2012
2 Comments
Thank you! I was excited to see it especially the second time when I photographed it.
sweet spotting.