Great Horned Owl
May 23, 2016 15:11:40 #
Taken at Raptor demonstration in Macon,GA. Handler did not let the owl fly. So, picture is cropped to remove the handler. Eyes are mesmerizing. Got to hold him too! He's 13 y/o. They can live as long as 65yrs!
May 23, 2016 15:44:59 #
Very nice image. I agree with your observation about his eyes. You were so lucky to be able to hold him!
May 23, 2016 16:49:58 #
Hoosier in GA wrote:
Taken at Raptor demonstration in Macon,GA. Handler did not let the owl fly. So, picture is cropped to remove the handler. Eyes are mesmerizing. Got to hold him too! He's 13 y/o. They can live as long as 65yrs!
He's beautiful! I got to hold a saw-whet owl for awhile several years ago at a rehab center, they are cute!
May 23, 2016 17:37:10 #
Hoosier in GA wrote:
Taken at Raptor demonstration in Macon,GA. Handler did not let the owl fly. So, picture is cropped to remove the handler. Eyes are mesmerizing. Got to hold him too! He's 13 y/o. They can live as long as 65yrs!
Were you amazed by the lack of weight?
May 23, 2016 18:26:29 #
Fred Harwood wrote:
Were you amazed by the lack of weight?
You know Fred, I didn't even notice it until you mentioned. Not heavy at all!
May 23, 2016 18:30:01 #
Hoosier in GA wrote:
You know Fred, I didn't even notice it until you mentioned. Not heavy at all!
All feathers and talons and beak, and no heft.
May 24, 2016 13:16:51 #
May 24, 2016 14:54:51 #
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