Great Grey Owl Bonanza in Jackson Hole

What everyone agrees is an abnormal amount of Great Grey Owl activity in Jackson Hole has been the cause of many ecstatic photographers recently.

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WOW. That's so close to that owl!

Is that a captive owl? If not I'm shocked it let you get that close.... and also very jealous.

Photographer Mike Jackson and I were photographing this great grey owl hunting in this meadow. The owl harvested a vole, ate it then flew over and landed about 7 feet from Mike.

It is only an optical illusion created with my zoom lens that makes it look like Mike is patting it on the head, his hand is several feet away. We were very close though and it is a wild owl.

Lol yeah, even though I know hes not actually patting it on the head. He's still really close. I'm no Owl expert by any means, but the ones I have encountered, wont even let anyone get within several meters/yards.

nicely done Daryl .. #2 is my favorite

Awesome, you sure took advantage, great set!

Wow! I can't believe all the great shots! Lucky you!
Karen

Incredible!!!! How crazy insane is that!!

neat series

cool stuff

unbelievable series ... Thanks for sharing and awesome catches

Thanks everyone, I was lucky to be there

Awesome shots =) that must feel good getting that close to a Owl. I would of been scared.lol

Lovely series, I just can't believe how close you got!