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What's all the fuss about?
Lisa W

What's all the fuss about? (Bubo virginianus)

Usually we see the Great Horned in the old open barn on the way into the draw. We were surprised yesterday when he wasn't there. We were also surprised by the amount of movement the Barn Owls were doing in broad daylight. Then we saw the Great Horned in one of the willow trees. The Barn Owls did not like him being there at all. Their activity didn't seem to bother him - but he sure bothered them!
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Habitat
Found throughout North America, except the artic regions. They are resident, sedintary, and territorial within the varied habitats of its breeding range, from forest to city to open desert.
Location
Whitewater Draw, Sulpher Springs Valley, Southeastern Arizona, USA
Date taken
November 23, 2007
Scientific name
Bubo virginianus
Equipment used
Canon 20D with 100-400 IS Lens
joannec
Sounds like a brilliant owl day for you. That expression is so piercing, I'm sure he saw you before you saw him!3:)
 
tedk
Great shot - and it was nice of the Barn Owls to advertise it's presence.
 
J
Super image Lisa, I saw these birds in Florida well hidden in Tree's and difficult to get a clear shot at
 

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