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Mackinder's Eagle Owl
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Mackinder's Eagle Owl (Bubo capensis mackinderi)

Uncommon and localised species. You can be taken to see it by local birder Paul Muriithi who has a sign on the road between Nyeri and Nyahururu. A small fee is split between local farmers.
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Habitat
Cliff face on farmland in Aberdare foothills
Location
Kenya
Date taken
March 2017
Scientific name
Bubo capensis mackinderi
Kits
A wonderful portrait of this handsome owl, monkir.
 
mariae
A beautiful specimen of owl, I have never managed to photograph any. Thanks for sharing.
 
delia todd
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Opus Editor
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OMG!!! What a great find for you monkir... excellent work lad.

You've taken a splendid picture of this rare owl - very well done.
 
delia todd
Staff member
Opus Editor
Supporter
I'm back again monkir, just to let you know that I've now added this lovely picture to The Opus article.

Many thanks for sharing it with us.
 

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