I got to see a Eurasian eagle-owl in person today
After seeing pictures of it and voting for it on multiple occasions on the contests held here, I got to see a Eurasian eagle-owl in person today. I was a little far away so the picture isn't that great, but I was very impressed.
I also got to see a Barn Owl, and it was beautiful!
Beautiful owl and beautiful scenery!
I had seen a few owls before seeing an Eagle Owl up close, but that is probably where it all began with me becoming a true owl fan. I believe the pic I took was the first one I shared here. This is an animal that I think would leave a lasting impression on anyone.
I'm happy you got to see one in person!
That's a big bird!
If this is on your phone and not like 10x zoomed, then he was right there, wasn't he?
Sure it's not a studio photo of an owl, but you weren't expecting that to begin with.
In Finnish we call it "huuhkaja". I dont think I've ever seen one in the wild but just like you from a distance like that.
Yeah, pretty close. There were a bunch of picnic tables at this nature show and we were in the last row but still with a decent view.
Better than trying to ogle one in a very large cage in a zoo. Like the eagle owl cage was really big and because they're nocturnal, it was hanging out in the shadows at the very back.
I can't recall whether I've seen them closer irl