Bird of the Week – Great Horned Owl
By far the most common owl in mainland Alaska is the Great Horned Owl.
Great-horned Owl Female
This pretty lady came to visit the WC household when we were hosting Gus, Bird TLC’s Great-horned. Gus was in an outdoor mew, and attracted this girl. It was certainly the most convenient bird photo WC has gotten: from his deck, in his bathrobe, with a cup of coffee at hand.
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A superstar of the raptor world!
I don’t take bird photos (I’m not much of a photographer, although I’ve gotten lucky with some neighborhood shots). Lately, a lovely robin has been visiting.
This one’s a beauty, and that DOES read like the easiest one ever. Gorgeous and fortunate!
These owls are uncommon in my part of Alaska. Beautiful, beautiful!
Side note: sure glad some bird photos come easily! Have seen Bob Armstrong here in all kinds of weather and over many, many hours waiting/looking for good bird and insect shots. Over the years I’ve often come across him heading out when the rest of we outdoorsy folks have had it with rain/snow/snain/wind.