Long-eared Owl

[Trent Watts]

There is a family of Long-eared Owls a few blocks from my house. Some friends own the yard where they spend some time. There are four young and the two adults. Today I was watching one of the adults and three or four Robins were dive bombing it to try and send it away. Here are some images of the family and the drama.

One of the adults.

Two of the Owlets.

Another shot of an adult.

The Robins dive bombing an adult.

The adult flying away to another spot.

 

[AlanLichty]

Neat sequence. I love the little owlets - even if the robins don't agree

 

[larryj]

There is a family of Long-eared Owls a few blocks from my house. Some friends own the yard where they spend some time. There are four young and the two adults. Today I was watching one of the adults and three or four Robins were dive bombing it to try and send it away. Here are some images of the family and the drama.

One of the adults.
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Two of the Owlets.
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Another shot of an adult.
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The Robins dive bombing an adult.
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The adult flying away to another spot.
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Great sequence Trent, the owl images are beautiful, thanks for sharing!

 

[JimFox]

These are so cool Trent! How awesome!

My favorites are the ears up and the flying away.

 

[Trent Watts]

Thanks everyone.. Your comments are really appreciated.

 

[Beth]

that's some luck having owls nesting nearby. great photos, esp. the one with the ears up and looking at you. the last photo of the owl in flight is also really well done.