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Great horned owl

Bubo virginianus

Description:

18" tall, downy

Habitat:

Large live oak, river/orchards

Notes:

Appeared to be a fledgling, not as pretty as momma yet. She flew as we approached. Very large birds, silent flight. Also very large kill stain under her roost, lots of skeletal remains.

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3 Comments

Ashish Nimkar
Ashish Nimkar 12 years ago

Carolina, I do not know much about this amazing bird family as most of Indians are skip this bird. Indians believe this bird is messenger of death. In college days I observed Owl Nebula, a sky gazing object, while studying Nebula I was really introduced this really beautiful bird. Then I study lot about this bird and see many films on it. I think this bird should be Human's best friend. Its real hunter of mice.

Carolina
Carolina 12 years ago

Yes, Ashish! What a beautiful eyes!

Ashish Nimkar
Ashish Nimkar 12 years ago

Oh...what a shot...those cute big..eyes...!!

BareFeat
Spotted by
BareFeat

California, USA

Spotted on May 25, 2011
Submitted on May 25, 2011

Spotted for Mission

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