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Apr 27, 2007 10:10 | #1

I found a great horned owl in the woods across from our house this morning, and after taking a slew of shots from behind (and finding it impossible to move around front because of heavy brush and branches obscuring the view) I finally broke a twig to get his attention. He slowly turned my way with only one eye open, looking groggy (must have been a rough night out owling around...) before realizing how close I was. He turned full-face, eyes wide open, then flew off through the woods. It was a very cool moment, if you're into that sort of thing...

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Apr 27, 2007 10:15 | #2

Awsome pics and nice story.. wish I had stuff like that where I live.

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Apr 27, 2007 10:35 | #3

kordan wrote in post #3113514

Awsome pics and nice story.. wish I had stuff like that where I live.

I can sympathize... I lived in Dayton for a couple of months (although it seemed like years at the time...) and there really isn't any area available for wildlife or waterfowl. I would recommend a move south, but everyone else from that part of the country already has. We have an immigration problem, but it's not across national borders.
Thanks for the comments, and consider this an invitation to come see Tennessee first hand!

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Apr 27, 2007 11:04 | #4

kordan wrote in post #3113514

Awsome pics and nice story.. wish I had stuff like that where I live.

Kordan, you need to go down by the river that runs through town. Even in urban areas the birds come to the water. Bet you would see a bunch. Also a trip to Yellow Springs might net you some also. (I lived up there for a year).
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Apr 27, 2007 21:47 | #6

DonE wrote in post #3114491

Check out that cool color pattern on the feathers. Great shots here!!

Thanks! I was amazed by the camo pattern on the feathers!

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Apr 27, 2007 21:59 | #7

great story and pics VI Yep. I'm intothat sort of thing. Love seeing the tail and face in the same shot . How many birds can you do that with?
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Apr 27, 2007 22:31 | #8

He's got great camouflage on.

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Apr 27, 2007 22:38 | #9

Hahah, that's how I look in the morning. Excellent detail on the feathers. Such a beautiful and mysterious bird.

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