Great Horned Owl: I believe I stumbled upon a juvenile Great Horn Owl who isn’t afraid of people. The owl let me get very close to him, as I was taking photos and a few vids. It is...

rstrick2 Loc: Beverly Hills, FL

I believe I stumbled upon a juvenile Great Horn Owl who isn’t afraid of people. The owl let me get very close to him, as I was taking photos and a few vids. It is exciting when you see a Great Horn owl because they are rarely seen

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UTMike Loc: South Jordan, UT

Good work, Robert!

kpmac Loc: Ragley, La

Really nice. I like #4 best.

newtoyou Loc: Eastport

rstrick2 wrote:

I believe I stumbled upon a juvenile Great Horn Owl who isn’t afraid of people. The owl let me get very close to him, as I was taking photos and a few vids. It is exciting when you see a Great Horn owl because they are rarely seen

There is the possibility it is in shock.
None of the pictures show it paying much attention to the goings on.
This is common after a car or antenna strike.
Check on it if possible. There are rescue agencies if needed.
Hope I am wrong.
Not much under all those feathers.
Bill

rstrick2 Loc: Beverly Hills, FL

newtoyou wrote:

There is the possibility it is in shock.
None of the pictures show it paying much attention to the goings on.
This is common after a car or antenna strike.
Check on it if possible. There are rescue agencies if needed.
Hope I am wrong.
Not much under all those feathers.
Bill

the owl flew off about 3 pm thisafternoon

newtoyou Loc: Eastport

rstrick2 wrote:

the owl flew off about 3 pm thisafternoon

Good.
I still think it may have had a problem.
In most of your pictures it seemed to have it's eyes closed.
All's well that ends well.
Bill