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Ornithopterology
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Amateur Bird Photographer. All photos my own.
definitely a Hairy, both from the beak and the lack of barring on the white tail feathers.
November 15, 2025 at 3:18 PM
agreed! A local park near me has a few breeding pairs every year, so there were plenty of opportunities to watch fledglings figure things out, which was tons of fun.
October 27, 2025 at 11:53 PM
Gorgeous pic!! They're such incredible birds.
October 27, 2025 at 11:49 PM
Is that a dragonfly? it looks a lot more like a cicada.
August 8, 2025 at 12:52 PM
thank you! this was my first chance to get out nice and early; normally I work very late, so getting up at 5 AM isn't really an option.
August 2, 2025 at 11:59 PM
To be honest, I doubt I will ever get this close to another owl for the rest of my life, and they're the ones who came this close!

I don't have a particularly long camera lens for birding, but they still managed to fill the frame. frankly it was a magical experience
July 25, 2025 at 4:28 PM
the dichotomy of guys
July 14, 2025 at 9:43 PM
I have to imagine it's *much* worse outside the northeast. I really don't envy the western US for that!
July 13, 2025 at 4:48 AM
Fantastic shot! I just saw my first last week at my usual haunt. Love the croaking sound they make!
July 4, 2025 at 5:42 PM
That would be lovely!
June 28, 2025 at 2:09 PM