Great gray owl (Strix nebulosa) sitting atop a pine tree
Usually elusive, great gray owls hunt during the day, often perching among dense conifers, but here it is out in the open, easy to see. Their diet includes voles, squirrels and small birds.
Taking off
They are normally non-migratory, living in the north from Alaska to northern Quebec in Canada. In the U.S., they live in a few northern states from northern California to Minnesota.
I am joining Stewart M's Wild Bird Wednesday HERE
Omigod! I think you've found a new calling - bird photography. These are magnificent pictures of this magnificent bird!
ReplyDeleteWOWOWOWOWOWZER!!!!! I love owls and these are making my heart pitter patter!!! Gorgeous Great Gray Owl.
ReplyDeleteOh my, these are fantastic photos!
ReplyDeleteSnap took my comment:) WOW WOW WOW incredible. B
ReplyDeleteawesome, amazing and awe inspiring... wow wow wow
ReplyDeleteOutstanding! That second shot is spectacular!
ReplyDeleteLéia
He looks like a sculpture, especially in the second amazing shot.
ReplyDeleteDarla
These are fantastic shots! What a beautiful creature.
ReplyDeleteLove the takeoff shot. I do believe you caught him unawares. Although I doubt anything really catches these birds unaware, right?
ReplyDeletewow-what an impressive shot. I saw an owl out at the cemetery the other day and was so excited. very rare around here.
ReplyDeleteAbsolutely magnificent!
ReplyDeleteHe's gorgeous!
ReplyDeleteOh my goodness, this is an awesome capture!
ReplyDeleteabsolutely awesome!
ReplyDeleteAmazing pictures. This is one bird I have yet to get my lens on. Perhaps some day.
ReplyDeleteWHAT a bird!! Don't know why, but these may be my two favorite bird captures yet:)...Gorgeous.
ReplyDeleteAye-yi-yi! Where did you find this magnificent raptor. Gorgeous. MB
ReplyDeleteWow! Awesome, awesome shots!
ReplyDeleteSplendid photowork!
ReplyDeleteThat taking off one is INCREDIBLE. And I do love owls.
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It's been years since I have seen a owl in it's natural habitat.
ReplyDeleteAmazing textures and patterns on the feathers of this beautiful bird! Stunning photos!
ReplyDeleteCongrats on being in the right place and time to see and photograph this beauty!
ReplyDeleteThat take off shot of his spread wings is awesome!
Oh my gosh, what awesome photos!!!!!!
ReplyDeleteThe take-off picture is amazing!
ReplyDeleteAmazing shots, EG!
ReplyDeleteStunning shots!! Boom & Gary of the Vermilon River, Canada.
ReplyDeleteI would like to say by some other words than others but amazing is the best word anyway :) Ten points xxxxx
ReplyDeleteGreat photos of the owl. Such beautiful feather patterns.
ReplyDeletegreat shots of a powerful owl. :)
ReplyDeletejust gorgeous photos,
ReplyDeleteGill
Oh wow, The Great Gray Owl just awesome. Now, I am envious you have the Great Gray Owl and the Redpolls there. Cool sighting and wonderful photos.
ReplyDeleteWhat a spectacular find!!
ReplyDeleteWhat an incredible capture!
ReplyDeleteWOW! What an incredible capture!
ReplyDeleteWow is right, these are amazing. And so nice you saw it in daylight!
ReplyDeleteI don't believe I've seen pictures of this owl before. Your photos are absolutely stunning.
ReplyDeleteSo regal looking.
ReplyDeleteThat is a very regal bird. I love the blue sky in the backdrop.
ReplyDeleteWhat a wonderful bird! I'd love to see one of these.
ReplyDeleteCheers and thanks for linking to WBW - Stewart M - Melbourne
WOW! That second shot is amazing. You must have a good eye. I've never seen an owl in the wild.
ReplyDeleteWow, what great pictures of this magnificient owl.
ReplyDeleteThat sure is a big bird!!
ReplyDeleteMy green eyes just became even greener with envy...I know, I know wrong, but oh how wonderful to even see a great Gray, let alone photograph one...these are awesome!
ReplyDeleteWow!!! I saw the title of this in my reader the other day but couldn't take a peek then, and boy, were these worth coming back to!
ReplyDeleteAmazing shots! He is beautiful!
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