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tommykjensen
26th of January 2005 (Wed), 12:05
The owl got the chicken in the wrong way so it had a little trouble swallowing it.

http://photo.klein-jensen.dk/photo.php?n=zoo050115owl1.jpg


And another of one of my favourite anaimals in the zoo

http://photo.klein-jensen.dk/photo.php?n=zoo050115harrishawk1.jpg
robertwgross
26th of January 2005 (Wed), 12:54
I love the owl shot. That is my kind of bird photo. Despite the grim nature of it, natural bird behavior like that is fascinating. What kind of owl is it? Or, what kind of prey was it?

I have a shot of a green heron where the frog lunch is going down the wrong way, and the bird has a very strange look in its eyes, and the frog's eyes were bulging out.

---Bob Gross---
tommykjensen
26th of January 2005 (Wed), 13:02
If I recall correctly it is a horned owl. The lunch was a 1 day-old chicken.
CyberDyneSystems
26th of January 2005 (Wed), 13:59
Incredible shots!
That Harris hawk is really photogenic too ;)

The Owl looks to have the coloring (both feathers and eyes) of the Eagle Owl.. often a favorite in zoos.. a EurAsian close relative of our U.S. Great Horned Owl,. of about equal size.. (though the Eagle Owl is the top dog)

Great photo!
Mills
26th of January 2005 (Wed), 15:02
The Owl's mouth/beak is that big?
sparker1
26th of January 2005 (Wed), 15:32
Both are superb shots.
RockOne
26th of January 2005 (Wed), 19:04
Amazing. Both shots are great.
eric1
26th of January 2005 (Wed), 20:04
that's a great owl shot Tommy. i like the hawk too!
PhotosGuy
26th of January 2005 (Wed), 20:39
Nice shots!
Scottes
27th of January 2005 (Thu), 05:35
As usual the shots are great Tommy. Love those hawk head-shots.
HJMinard
27th of January 2005 (Thu), 11:35
Outstanding shots, Tommy!
LisaMarie
27th of January 2005 (Thu), 12:41
I really like the hawk ! He/she has a sharp powerful look in the eyes .