Another Hunter with powerful Talons
Apr 28, 2018 00:22:26 #
Have been looking for Great Horned Owls in an around the forest preserves where I live. Finally found 2 last Saturday the 21st of April. Only was able to capture one with the camera.
Below is some information from Wikepedia on Great Horned Owl, Bubo virginianus virginianus ;
The legs, feet and talons are large and powerful. Tarsal length is 54âÂÂ80 mm (2.1âÂÂ3.1 in).[6] The average foot span of a fully spread foot, from talon to talon, is around 20 cm (7.9 in), as compared to 8 cm (3.1 in) in long-eared owls, 13 to 15 cm (5.1 to 5.9 in) in barn owls and 18 cm (7.1 in) in the great grey owl.[4][17] Great horned owls can apply at least 300 pounds per square inch (PSI) of crushing power in their talons, a PSI considerably greater than the human hand is capable of exerting. In some big females, the gripping power of the great horned owl may be comparable to much larger raptor species such as the golden eagle.[18]
Above would be a good reason not to wear rabbit fur hat on ones head when out looking to capture pictures of owls.
Below is some information from Wikepedia on Great Horned Owl, Bubo virginianus virginianus ;
The legs, feet and talons are large and powerful. Tarsal length is 54âÂÂ80 mm (2.1âÂÂ3.1 in).[6] The average foot span of a fully spread foot, from talon to talon, is around 20 cm (7.9 in), as compared to 8 cm (3.1 in) in long-eared owls, 13 to 15 cm (5.1 to 5.9 in) in barn owls and 18 cm (7.1 in) in the great grey owl.[4][17] Great horned owls can apply at least 300 pounds per square inch (PSI) of crushing power in their talons, a PSI considerably greater than the human hand is capable of exerting. In some big females, the gripping power of the great horned owl may be comparable to much larger raptor species such as the golden eagle.[18]
Above would be a good reason not to wear rabbit fur hat on ones head when out looking to capture pictures of owls.
Apr 28, 2018 00:40:35 #
wdross
Loc: Castle Rock, Colorado
Homer60 wrote:
Have been looking for Great Horned Owls in an arou... (show quote)
Thank you for the info and shots. I really like the first shot; lots of nice detail. He or she looks like they are all dressed up for a date with a possible mate. Very impressive.
Apr 28, 2018 00:57:30 #
wdross wrote:
Thank you for the info and shots. I really like the first shot; lots of nice detail. He or she looks like they are all dressed up for a date with a possible mate. Very impressive.
wdross,
Thank you for the response.
Was as treat to watch them and then they flew off to nesting area.
Might go looking tomorrow.
Regards,
Mike
Apr 28, 2018 02:06:44 #
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Apr 28, 2018 06:46:09 #
jdub82 wrote:
Nice shots! 
Thank you for the kind words and thumb
Regards,
Mike
Apr 28, 2018 06:47:59 #
eurobird wrote:
Nice capture they plend in well must be hard to spot.
That is true.
After finally seeing them last weekend, have been wondering how many times have walked by and missed them.
Thank you for the kind response.
Mike
Apr 28, 2018 22:49:37 #
Apr 29, 2018 12:10:30 #
erickter
Loc: Dallas,TX
Enjoyed the facts and shots of this magnificent bird. Owls are so silent in flight that they go undetected by their prey. They have extraordinary hearing abilities that stretch for hundreds of yards. Plus, they can turn their heads 180 degrees. Owls are cool.
Apr 30, 2018 07:08:32 #
erickter wrote:
Enjoyed the facts and shots of this magnificent bird. Owls are so silent in flight that they go undetected by their prey. They have extraordinary hearing abilities that stretch for hundreds of yards. Plus, they can turn their heads 180 degrees. Owls are cool.
erickter,
Thank you for the kind response.
Totally agree Owls are cool.
Regards,
Mike
Apr 30, 2018 07:20:08 #
Apr 30, 2018 13:45:51 #
phlash46 wrote:
Mike,
Great shots and story.
Thanks
Great shots and story.
Thanks
Appreciate the kind words.
Mike
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