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#1 WrensFriend

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Posted 30 October 2012 - 12:56 AM

My first owl - and to make it even better, it showed up in my yard. Is it a great horned?

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#2 blackburnian

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Posted 30 October 2012 - 12:57 AM

It is, AMAZING PIC!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!1111

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#3 GreatHorn

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Posted 30 October 2012 - 12:58 AM

As Whatbird's official Great Horned Owl identifier, I certify your Bubo virginianus with a seal of approval.

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#4 WrensFriend

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Posted 30 October 2012 - 01:02 AM

This picture was taken thru a window . :)
Thanks for the confirmation. :)

I am really excited to have seen this owl, for as long as it stayed put - and IN MY YARD!!
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#5 jdeitsch

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Posted 30 October 2012 - 01:04 AM

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#6 GreatHorn

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Posted 30 October 2012 - 01:15 AM

This picture was taken thru a window . :)
Thanks for the confirmation. :)

I am really excited to have seen this owl, for as long as it stayed put - and IN MY YARD!!

Well, congrats! Props to whoever cleaned that window last.

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#7 Liam

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Posted 30 October 2012 - 01:20 AM

Wow, awesome shot!

Looking good there, GreatHorn! ;)
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Posted 30 October 2012 - 01:55 AM

Wow, how wonderful! Was that in broad daylight?
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#9 Davis Bruce

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Posted 30 October 2012 - 02:30 AM

Wow, that is a great shot through the window. Love owls. I have to always chase mine.

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Posted 30 October 2012 - 03:06 AM

You obviously have one heck of great back yard! Great pic!

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Posted 30 October 2012 - 09:18 AM

It doesnt look as scary as I think owls normally do! GREAT shot! I hope to get one that good someday!! (and preferably through a window!! For some reason I dont care to come face to face with an owl!! :) )

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Posted 30 October 2012 - 07:12 PM

Another WOW on that beautiful photo! :D

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Posted 30 October 2012 - 11:42 PM

That is an amazing capture, congratulations!!
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