Great Horned Owl

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Great Horned Owl
I think it's the eyes--giant circular eyes--that get me about this bird.  They are simply amazing birds to see, and I'm always impressed when I see one.  Seen up close, they are pretty large.  The owl in the above photo flew when I was quite near it (I hadn't seen it until it flew), and then landed in a tree near me to stare at me, allowing me to get these photos.

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  1. I've seen so many illustrations of Great Horned Owls that look just like the one you photographed here, but I've never seen one that looks like that. I wonder if there is a difference between Florida and Rocky Mountain Great Horned Owls?

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  2. According to Sibley, there are regional differences,and I believe ours are more colorful than those out west.

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  3. Those large, forward facing eyes always draw me in!

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  4. Really wonderful photographs! Is this the Ft. Desoto resident by any chance? Beautiful creatures.

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  5. Thanks! The last two are from Ft. De Soto. The first two are near my home.

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