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A fine hunter

  • "I am keping an eye on you."
  • A fine hunter
  • The Great Horned Owl with his large tufts of feather and intelligent face maintain our favorite cry, "HO HO HOO HOO HOO."
  • Owls can turn their heads 180 degrees which helps with looking for prey. The Barred tend to fly close to the grown when hunting
  • Barn Owls are called by many names, White Owl, Silver Owl, Short Owl, Death Owl and Night Owl. Some of the names come from the barn owls ability to fly silently.
  • A park ranger gave directions to a long forgotten cemetery lost in the forest. He told of a resident owl living peacefully in a tree nearby. It was a haunting place with old tombstones overgrown with vines. While waiting in the quiet woods, one's mind wonders about those buried there and that I must leave before dark.
  • These Screech Owls are siblings, perhaps brother and brother or sister and sister. Whatever their relationship, they are fun. They keep moving around the branches.
  • Snowy Owls like the colder polar climates but if prey becomes hard to find they head south. I have seen them in the Maritimes and as far south as Cape Cod. They build nest on the ground, perhaps a mound of dirt or other ground related structure. This owl is not far from his nest.
  • Barn Owls have an open face which helps them locate the sound of prey running in the brush. Their heads can turn 180 degrees one way and 180 the next.
  • The Barn Owl waits with great patience for prey.
  • The Barn Owl does not "Hoot," rather a "Shree" scream. It is a bit scary.
  • This Saw Whet Owl sat for only a second before flying off. They are named for the sound they make which is similar to a knife being sharpened on a whetstone.
  • Sitting near the nest, this Saw Whet Owl is enjoying a little sun at the end of a cold snowy day.
  • This Burrowing owl and his neighbors had no idea that their homes were now a housing development. His property is staked out where a new home will be built.
  • The Burrowing Owl are very curious and less fearful of strangers.
  • A thing of beauty in the setting sun. This Barred Owl does have a wise look. When in flight, they do so in complete silence. This way the prey has no idea they are coming.
  • The green background only enhances the colors of these Screech Owls. They enjoy insects, small mammals and mice
  • The Screech is ready to hunt. Even though small in stature, they will take mice, moles and voles.
  • Barred owls are known by several names, an eight hooter, a rain owl, wood owl, and stripped owl. As children we knew them as hoot owls.
  • His small size makes this a good place to hide. Female screech owls choose a mate upon the size and beauty of the prospective owl and how well stocked the nest is.
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