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The Long-Eared Owl is a medium sized owl which is approximately 35 centimeters long (around 13 inches) and weighs 8-15 ounces. It is called long eared because of the tuft of feather on its head that look like ears.
Found in dense wooded area, near open fields. This bird hunts in open fields at night, and roosts in very dense cover very near where it hunts.
Exact location of bird will not be given because it may attract attention and bring people looking for these birds. Location on map is general area only.
Spotted on Jan 9, 2013
Submitted on Jan 10, 2013
25 Comments (1–25)
Me too I almost did on a great-horned once!
Very good photo! I'd love to get my lenses on an owl sometime!
Gorgeous!
Thank you so much, Petricecat, as I have already stated in another post to you, please look for a few more photos of two other types of owls I have spotted this year. Clear, sharp images of my captures is what I demand of myself.
Thank you Albear1960, sharp, clear, high quailty captures is my goal, each and every time I make a spotting.
what a smart looking owl he looks like a smart owl so distinguished looking beautiful clear picture
Absolutely stunning :-)
Thanks for all the wonderful comments everyone, and thanks for the loves too!
awesome !
nice to see you after nearly a month?!
Thank you so very much Hema, your comment warms my heart.
Beautiful as usual ,my friend Willie! :)
Muchas gracias, Hugo Contreras. De hecho, es una hermosa ave.
que buenas imágenes, un ave hermosa
Thank you Carol Milne, and Alina
Eyes like marbles. Gorgeous!
what an amazing portrait!
Fyn Kynd, I hope someday you have the ability to use your stealth and get close enough to see these beautiful owls in the wild. They are often heard, but rarely seen, even by people who go out birding many days a year. I have seen them before in the wild, but this is the first time I had both the time, and the ability to get these captures.
Awesome shots!!! I'm so jealous! I've only heard this species.
Thanks all for the comments. I was truly blessed to both see these rarely seen owls, and then get some rather nice captures of them too.
What a gorgeous owl. Incredible!
Beautiful shots!
Lovely series.
Awesome series!
Beautiful !
Awesome series!