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Strix varia
Large owl with a body length of 40 - 60 cm. and a wingspan approaching 125 cm. Head is round and lacks the ear tufts found on other owls in this area.
Found in wooded habitats. In this case, this individual was found in an oak/hickory/elm forest in the cross-timbers region of Oklahoma.
Most common owl in this area.
Spotted on Mar 21, 2012
Submitted on Jul 12, 2012
5 Comments
Wonderful shots, Greg...I can't pull up the first picture either though. I'd love you to add this spotting (and your other raptor spottings) to the mission Raptors of North America: http://www.projectnoah.org/missions/8627...
Your first shot is not showing when we click on it, you may need to reload it.
very beautiful capture - gorgeous owl
that's so legit.
ps. you have two of the same picture :)
Superb shots Greg.