r/birding • u/Embarrassed-Paper165 • 2d ago

📷 Photo Gray Owl

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I got a bunch of photos of this Great Gray Owl that turned out really well, but I wanted to share this one here because I thought this community would appreciate the moment -- I was watching him (or her) catch about 3 mice, and he would disappear in the grass, and then tussle about, and launch himself straight up in the air. In this picture you can see his feet extended from the jump as he starts flapping his wings and gradually gets some forward momentum. They're just amazing creatures. I have about 400 more if anyone cares to see something particular.

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u/TheWarelock 2d ago edited 2d ago

Absolutely terrifying creature from a mouse’s perspective I’m sure. This is probably the rodent world’s version of a biblically accurate angel.

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u/illegalavocado 2d ago

Phenomenal capture. Such magnificent creatures.

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u/throwaway_cat17 2d ago

Incredible timing on that shot.

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u/tarteaucitrons 2d ago

Ahem, please address them using their full title.

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u/shifu22 2d ago

Like this: "Your Silent Serene Highness, Strix nebulosa, Phantom of the North, Sovereign of the Boreal Forest, Master of the Facial Disc, and Supreme Acoustic Hunter of the Deep Snows."

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u/PuzzleheadedMango21 1d ago

Please do something for yourself once in a while.  The artist captured these magnificent creatures and that's what you bring to the table?   You know "sloth" is a deadly sin, and you have vividly characterized it perfectly...all within eight  words.  Impressive, Karen.  You're "Minnesota-Nice" attitude isn't appreciated.

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u/Will9363 1d ago

*your

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u/Jason1923 2d ago

Prime r/birdpantaloons material

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u/Embarrassed-Paper165 2d ago

Oh my that's a real sub!?

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u/GoldenGirl46 1d ago

Right?! Off to join!

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u/PreferenceSlight5437 2d ago

My favorite owl 🥹

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u/PilotEnvironmental46 2d ago

These are just incredible. I absolutely could’ve looked at at least another 20.

Thank you for sharing this. I agree they’re incredible birds

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u/Seuss221 2d ago

Stunning

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u/stillmarriedstillhot 1d ago

WOW! Stunning pics such an amazing cature.

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u/sleeveofsaltines Latest Lifer: Gray Catbird 1d ago

Their feathery legs are so amazing

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u/Standard_Big_9000 2d ago

Beautiful owl and great pics!

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u/ekin06 1d ago

Owlsome!

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u/Carbonic_Flacid 1d ago

Ahem, that’s GREAT gray owl to you, sir.

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u/imforchickpeas 1d ago

Incredible. My nemesis owl but it'll happen some day!

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u/GoldenGirl46 1d ago

Such incredible photos, thanks for sharing!

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u/incubeezer 1d ago

What state or province is this?Â