Long-eared Owl in SE Wisconsin on February 4, 2020

By admin | February 4, 2020 - 3:24 pm |February 4, 2020 Bird Categories, Typical Owls

Today while out birding I stumbled across a Long-eared Owl. It always comes as a big surprise even if you are looking for them. As always, during the slow times of winter birding I spend many days just looking for owls in places off the wall, in places you would not think they would be. It was nice day, mostly cloudy with a slight wind out of the NE, temps around 30 degrees. This owl found in SE Wisconsin. Image was taken on February 4, 2020.

A Long-eared Owl looking like they always do…

Long-eared Owl

Binomial name: Asio otus

Category: Typical Owls

Size: 15” long, 36” wing span

Weight: 9 oz

Note: A proficient hunter, the Long-eared Owl catches mice in complete darkness by using sound to locate its prey!

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Window to Wildlife features the photography of Jim Edlhuber. A lifelong native of Wisconsin, Jim has been photographing wildlife for 20 years. He considers himself an avid photographer and is always trying to capture nature and wildlife through his lens. He is in several photography clubs and has won numerous awards for his work. In recent years, Jim has focused mostly on birding photography and finds it to be the most challenging.

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2 Responses to Long-eared Owl in SE Wisconsin on February 4, 2020

Kathi Johnson Rock says:

February 4, 2020 at 4:45 pm

Great photo Jim. Would love to see this one in person!

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John Rock says:

February 5, 2020 at 8:44 am

Wow. Great photo. Love those eyes. Thank you.

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