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Great Horned Owl
Stanley Jones

Great Horned Owl (Bubo virginianus)

Great Horned Owl (Bubo virginianus magellanicus) Known as the Magellanic Owl or Lesser Horned Owl in Argentina.
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Habitat
Deep narrow canon cut by flood waters surrounded by arid lands with xerophytic vegetation at ca. 1,650 m (5,413 ft) elevation.
Location
North of Colalao del Valle on ruta 40 and south of Tolombn, Salta Province, Argentina.
Date taken
October 2019
Scientific name
Bubo virginianus
Equipment used
Canon
j toon
brilliant camouflage with them beautiful eyes showing....well taken stan.....
 
Kits
Oh! He is stunning! An awesome portrait, Stanley.
 
Jonno52
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Excellent shot of a simply magnificent bird. What's going on behind those penetrating orange eyes? It's impossible to know, but it's seen you for sure, Stanley...
 
KC Foggin
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This is one fabulous closeup of this Owl Stanley and a great closeup guy!
 
delia todd
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Opus Editor
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What wonderful eyes he has Stanley. That is a wonderful owl pose to capture too my friend.

A super picture - thanks lad.
 
Chris G6 UXU
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A cracking detailed close up, pose and setting Stanley, many tfs and a fine set today.
 

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