Close-up
by Blair Wainman
Title
Close-up
Artist
Blair Wainman
Medium
Photograph - Print
Description
A Great-horned Owl sits perched in the windowsill of an abandoned building on the Saskatchewan Prairies. These silent raptors have the amazing ability to leave without a sound. Their ability to see and capture prey is an unforgettable encounter in nature. The Great Horned Owl is the only animal that regularly eats skunks.
The Great Horned Owl will take large prey, even other raptorial birds. It regularly kills and eats other owls, and is an important predator on nestling Ospreys. The reintroduction of Peregrine Falcons has been hampered in some areas by owls killing both adult and nestling falcons.
The Great Horned Owl is a regular victim of harassment from flocks of American Crows. Crows congregate from long distances to mob owls, and may continue yelling at them for hours. The enmity of the crows is well earned, however, as the owl is probably the most important predator on adult crows and nestlings.
Even though the female Great Horned Owl is larger than her mate, the male has a deeper voice. Pairs often call together, with audible differences in pitch.
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February 16th, 2013
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Comments (28)
Larry Kniskern
Congratulations, Blair – your stunning scene finished second place in the Go Take a Hike Photography Group’s Wild Eyes photo contest!
Terri Harper
Outstanding closeup 'portrait' of a great horned owl! Thanks for sharing info about a very enigmatic creature. I learned a few new things from your description. V.
Blair Wainman replied:
Thank you so much Terri for your wonderful comment and vote!! They are a fascinating raptor!!
Larry Trupp
Awesome feathering detail Blair...love those penetrating eyes...V/F
Blair Wainman replied:
Thank you Larry!! It was one of those unforgettable encounters in nature!! Thanks too for the f/v
Kym Backland
Blair, WOW!! Not sure you can get any closer than this? Great capture of the raptor! VF... good stuff.. nice eyes on this little feller!
Lois Bryan
oh WOW!!!! Blair he's gorgeous!!!!! Yes, that's a close-up ... that's for sure!!!!!!! Fabulous capture of this magnificent creature!!!! f/v
Blair Wainman replied:
Thank you so much Lois for your wonderful comment!! And thanks so much for the vote!!
Debbie Portwood
Fantastic capture!! Awesome details! They always look so stern!! v.f
Blair Wainman replied:
Thank you so very much for your wonderful comments Deb and for the vote!! I love these birds!!