Baby Great Horn Owl I think: This little guy landed on a fountain in the back yard and let me walk up to him within a couple feet. I think he is a Great Horn Owl, but I have never seen...

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Aug 22, 2014 08:17:26 #

bee7474 Loc: Selah, Wa

This little guy landed on a fountain in the back yard and let me walk up to him within a couple feet. I think he is a Great Horn Owl, but I have never seen a baby up close so not sure.

Great Horn I think

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Aug 22, 2014 08:20:41 #

Linda From Maine Loc: Yakima, Washington

Just the cutest little guy/gal ever! And looks like it's cooling its feet in the fountain. How lucky you were to have this visitor, Bee :)

Aug 22, 2014 08:29:18 #

dvan7117 Loc: Colorado

It appears to be a Long Eared Owl, instead of a Great Horned Owl. Regardless, a nice capture.

Aug 22, 2014 08:34:40 #

bee7474 Loc: Selah, Wa

Thanks, will look up info on the Long Ear. I don't know anything about them.

Aug 22, 2014 08:36:47 #

bee7474 Loc: Selah, Wa

Thanks Linda, I was very excited, lucky I got any picture as I was shaking so much.

Aug 22, 2014 08:42:29 #

Linda From Maine Loc: Yakima, Washington

bee7474 wrote:

Thanks, will look up info on the Long Ear. I don't know anything about them.

I just found this info online. Whoooo knew? :)

"In eastern Washington, Long-eared Owls are fairly common year round. In winter, they are believed to be most common in the wheat country of southeastern Washington, with roosts of up to 50 birds in Walla Walla County. There is a large winter roost in the Moxee Valley (Yakima County)."

Aug 22, 2014 08:44:24 #

Dragonfly Loc: Indianapolis

he's so cute!!!!!

Aug 22, 2014 08:45:47 #

Fkaufman3 Loc: Florida, LA ie lower Alabama

Cooling his tail feathers I think, nice picture

Aug 22, 2014 08:50:08 #

bee7474 Loc: Selah, Wa

Thanks, appreciate everyone trying to figure out who he is. We have had a few great horns around, but didn't know there was any owl nests close.

Aug 22, 2014 08:51:29 #

bee7474 Loc: Selah, Wa

Thanks, he would bend down to get a drink, but never really stood up.

Aug 22, 2014 08:52:12 #

bee7474 Loc: Selah, Wa

Thanks Linda, didn't know anything about this either.

Aug 22, 2014 10:29:17 #

pgr Loc: Alabama

How cute is that...such an adorable visitor. :)
And, how nice he/she was still & let you walk so close for
a shot!

Aug 22, 2014 10:44:31 #

bee7474 Loc: Selah, Wa

Thanks, with the help of our great UHH memebers we may have id this little guy as a long eared owl. Regardless I am thankful that I was so blessed.

Aug 22, 2014 14:54:33 #

merrytexan Loc: georgia

bee7474 wrote:

This little guy landed on a fountain in the back yard and let me walk up to him within a couple feet. I think he is a Great Horn Owl, but I have never seen a baby up close so not sure.

adorable little owl and very neat shot bee! :D

Aug 22, 2014 15:29:03 #

bee7474 Loc: Selah, Wa

Thank you so much. I was blessed with this one. I have worked it over in Topaz and Smart Phot Editor so will post again. Really appreciate your comments.

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