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Long_Eared_Owl_II This mamma long eared owl is protecting her nest, filled with four baby owls. Although she is a small owl, she has a rather fierce gaze that dares someone to mess with her nest! Asio otus,Canada,Geotagged,Long-eared Owl,Spring Click/tap to enlarge Country intro

Long_Eared_Owl_II

This mamma long eared owl is protecting her nest, filled with four baby owls. Although she is a small owl, she has a rather fierce gaze that dares someone to mess with her nest!

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  1. A very protective look indeed :) Posted 9 years ago

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The long-eared owl is a medium-sized species of owl with an extensive breeding range. The species breeds in many areas through Europe and the Palearctic, as well as in North America. This species is a part of the larger grouping of owls known as typical owls, of the family Strigidae, which contains most extant species of owl.

Similar species: Owls
Species identified by kempnicj
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Uploaded Jul 10, 2016. Captured Jun 14, 2016 13:41 in Unnamed Road, Algoma, Unorganized, North Part, ON P0M, Canada.
  • NIKON D5100
  • f/8.0
  • 1/125s
  • ISO640
  • 600mm