Wildlife: Horned Owl

This is a Horned Owl we saw on Thanksgiving Day! We stepped out of the house and heard the distinct "whooo, whooo." Then we looked up and saw this incredible creature! What a blessing and a surprise! Isn't he awesome?!

Source: My husband took this shot.

By Lee Taylor from Indialantic, Florida

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Wildlife: Horned Owl

Beautiful creature! And yes, you are very blessed to see this owl, as our wildlife is slowly vanishing. Thank you for sharing your picture with us. I love all wildlife! (12/10/2009)

By Pamela Melon

Wildlife: Horned Owl

He is awesome. (12/11/2009)

By Janet

Wildlife: Horned Owl

Just another example of one of God's awesome creatures that He shares with us. Thank you for sharing. He's a beauty. I hope you win. :) (12/11/2009)

By Kathy

Wildlife: Horned Owl

How beautiful! You were both blessed. (12/11/2009)

By Maya Lee

Wildlife: Horned Owl

Oh, I'm so glad you all are enjoying him as much as I did! :) (12/11/2009)

By Lee Taylor

Wildlife: Horned Owl

Wow! I've never been as close as that to an owl. I'd be afraid to leave to get my camera! Glad you did though! (12/11/2009)

By Beth

Wildlife: Horned Owl

How cool! I enjoy owls. They sure are pretty creatures. I enjoy seeing all the pretty owls in the Harry Potter movies! (12/11/2009)

By Debbie Dzurilla