Long-eared owl (Asio otus), Mojave National Preserve, 2013.
Those who approach quietly often see long-eared owls in the tamarisk trees at Kelso Depot Visitor Center. Over much of its range, long-eared owls occur with the similar-looking short-eared owl (Asio flammeus). ... More
Great horned owl fledgling, Yellowstone National Park, 2014.
The great horned owl (Bubo virginianus) was originally called the 'winged tiger' or 'tiger of the air' by naturalists, which has gained it the modern nickname of tiger owl. This extremely adaptable bird has suc... More
Great horned owl, Yellowstone National Park, 2014.
The great horned owl (Bubo virginianus) was originally called the 'winged tiger' or 'tiger of the air' by naturalists, which has gained it the modern nickname of tiger owl. This extremely adaptable bird has suc... More
Great horned owlets, Theodore Roosevelt National Park, 2015.
The great horned owl (Bubo virginianus) was originally called the 'winged tiger' or 'tiger of the air' by naturalists, which has gained it the modern nickname of tiger owl. This extremely adaptable bird has suc... More
Long-eared owlet (Asio otus), Minidoka National Historic Site, 2015.
Over much of its range, long-eared owls occur alongside the similar-in-appearance short-eared owl. Although they may sometimes hold their ear-tufts flat, at rest you can almost always distinguish these two spec... More
Great horned owl, Isle Royale National Park, 2015.
The great horned owl (Bubo virginianus) was originally called the 'winged tiger' or 'tiger of the air' by naturalists, which has gained it the modern nickname of tiger owl. This extremely adaptable bird has suc... More