Great Horned Owl

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Great Horned Owl

The great horned owl has a very poor sense of smell, which could be why it is the only consistant predator of skunks. Owls have specially designed feathers on it's wings: The leading edge of the first primary feather is serrated rather than smooth. This allows the owl to fly noiselessly. Taken at GVZ, Aldergrove, B.C.

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Brandi McGann

Brandi McGann 21 Jan 2009

Wow! Fantastic capture- stunning!

Michael Duhaime

Michael Duhaime 02 Oct 2008

Stunning picture!

Pamela Davidson
Artist Reply: Thanks Michael for commenting :)
KC CHANG

KC CHANG 21 Jun 2008

FANTASTIC!

Pamela Davidson
Artist Reply: Thanks KC, very much appreciate the comment :)
gerry logan

gerry logan 21 Jun 2008

Super capture of this beauty, love how you capture the feathers they looked fluffed up I did not know about the smell factor isn't it amazing how god makes every creature just about the way it needs to be super job

Pamela Davidson
Artist Reply: He had just spread his wings back in, so the feathers were not quite settled down, Plus he is looking at me with his head almost turned to his back. Gerry, I do appreciate your commenting, thank you :)
patrick hodson

patrick hodson 20 Jun 2008

great animal portrait,really well done.

Pamela Davidson
Artist Reply: I appreciate your compliment Patrick, Thank You :)