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Great horned owl

by Diane Putnam
An owl family in the back yard. This is mother or father and there was one big baby that we could see on the branch of another tree.
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28 comments

Léopold said:

A wink shall come.....
8 years ago

Diane Putnam replied to Léopold:

Oh yes, and she was very serious about her job! Merci, Leopold.
8 years ago

Ronald Losure said:

Another excellent portrait. It is making sure you don't molest its baby, I suppose.
8 years ago

Diane Putnam replied to Ronald Losure:

I assumed so. I didn't make any movements toward the baby's branch!
8 years ago

Marie-claire Gallet said:

GORGEOUS capture, Diane !!!! **************
8 years ago ( translate )

Diane Putnam replied to Marie-claire Gallet:

Merci, it was such a treat to see!
8 years ago

Marie-claire Gallet said:

8 years ago ( translate )

Diane Putnam replied to Marie-claire Gallet:

:->
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Amelia said:

What a lovely photo, Diane. The owl looks great against those pine needles.
8 years ago

Diane Putnam replied to Amelia:

Thank you, Amelia, it was such a nice sighting!
8 years ago

Andy Rodker said:

Watchful parent!
8 years ago ( translate )

Diane Putnam replied to Andy Rodker:

Ooh, indeed. Either mother or father. Thanks, Andy!
8 years ago

Keith Burton said:

Wow! this is brilliant Diane. Such a beautiful bird. Beautifully taken Diane!
8 years ago

Diane Putnam replied to Keith Burton:

Keith, thank you very much and I was thrilled to catch this scene!
8 years ago

raingirl said:

how exciting to have seen this wonderful bird! and to capture it so wonderfully with the pine branches - lovely.

seen and appreciated in 'naturey crap - crappy nature' - thanks for adding. would you consider putting it in my personal group 'my favorite animals'?
8 years ago