Sunday, September 3, 2023

A Difference Between Two Owls

This barred owl is a beauty named Onyx, with the darkest eyes I've ever seen.


Next door are two snowy owls, Oberon and Luna, strikingly different in their feathers from Onyx. This one, seen today, is Luna, busy having a lunch of mouse.

50 comments:

  1. Owls are incredibly beautiful birds - I once missed my bus home through watching a hunting Barn Owl.

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  2. Beautiful photos. The fir tree sets off the beauty of Onyx.
    Too bad snowy owls don't go for grilled cheese.

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  3. Should be able to find both of these species this winter. Always a great find.

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  4. Beautiful owls and photos. I have been lucky to see both in the wild, always a treat to see the owls.
    Take care, have a great day and happy new week!

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  5. Por sus distintos colores, se distingue muy bien uno del otro.

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  6. These are beautiful creatures, who prefer the nighttime.

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  7. i love owls ...gorgeous eyes and coloring ...will keep reading. i see more ... laters. ( ;

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  8. They are such beautiful creatures. Hope I get to see one someday.

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  9. I love owls but have never seen one in the wild.

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  10. What a face! I love those closeups of the snowy.

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  11. Great shots of the Snowy owl.
    I was sad to hear of the passing of Raymond Moriyama and thought of the wonderful shots you have shown us of his war museum design.

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  12. Owls are amazing birds with special eyes and ears.

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  13. Snowy hows are beautiful. We don't see them here.

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  14. I haven't seen an owl in awhile! I heard two last night, though.

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  15. These are so beautiful to see, their eyes are amazing, very nice photographs.

    All the best Jan

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  16. Oh both are awesome ~ nature's gems ~

    Wishing you good health, laughter and love in your days,
    A ShutterBug Explores,
    aka (A Creative Harbor)

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  17. I find owls in the wild are rather hard to see since they are out and about at night when I am in bed. I saw one once in the tree near my bathroom window so was really thrilled. They are a huge bird. Lovely to see you pics of them.

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  18. Such beautiful birds, which always seem to have a wise knowing about them.

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  19. The snowy owl looks perennially surprised!

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  20. Lovely owls. I've never seen a snowy "in person." Shat a stunner -- and a great look!

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