It's Cold so I'll Just Hunker Here for a Nap by taffy

It's Cold so I'll Just Hunker Here for a Nap

This long-eared owl is one of three who has made his winter home at the Magic Hedge off Lake Michigan in Chicago. I couldn't get a good shot of the pair with their eyes open because of all the branches in the way, so this will have to do. It was exciting to see them at all! Worth the cold walk.
This is wonderful! So neat to be able to see three of them.
January 7th, 2023  
Great capture
January 7th, 2023  
Awesome shot- I have friends who find owls in the trees around here all the time- I have never had such luck! So I understand your excitement. fav
January 7th, 2023  
What a wonderful find and shot!
January 7th, 2023  
How thrilled I'd be to see owls in the wild! What a beauty and a beautiful photo, Taffy! Happy New Year!
January 7th, 2023  
Wonderful capture, love the tones and dof.
January 7th, 2023  
Super capture!
January 7th, 2023  
I’m so so glad you got to see the owl and photograph it, too! When we were face timing and I knew you were at the place where I had seen it I was disappointed the owls weren’t there any more so good to run into birders who knew where to look!
January 7th, 2023  
Fantastic image ... and no problem at all that the eyes are not open. Great detail and textures on all those feathers, and those ears!
January 7th, 2023  
Wow, like its ears
January 7th, 2023  
Oh this is such a great image. Favourite
January 7th, 2023  
Wow this is a fabulous picture
January 7th, 2023  
Absolutely gorgeous.
January 7th, 2023  
Aaaaw! isn't he gorgeous! - super shot ! fav
January 7th, 2023  
Fabulous shot!
January 7th, 2023  
Wonderful
January 7th, 2023  
So huddled up to stay warm. Gorgeous shot. Fav.
January 7th, 2023  
Fantastic capture!
January 7th, 2023  
nice one
January 7th, 2023  
Excellent find
January 7th, 2023  
Wonderful detail! Lucky you were able to find it!
January 7th, 2023  
Does look hunkered down against cold winds. Nice capture.
January 7th, 2023  
Great shot Taffy
January 7th, 2023  
Excellent capture.
January 7th, 2023  
Well spotted and great portrait! Fav.
January 7th, 2023  
This is so beautiful,Taffy, and tells the story well.
January 7th, 2023  
What a stunning shot, despite the difficulties!
January 7th, 2023  
A super shot Taffy
January 7th, 2023  
Super shot
January 7th, 2023  
A beautiful capture.Fav😊
January 7th, 2023  
Outstanding shot, focus, details
January 7th, 2023  
Oh my goodness! This is wonderful!
January 7th, 2023  
Beautiful shot… you are so lucky to get to see an owl in the wild.
January 7th, 2023  
It's so exciting to see a beautiful owl. Beautiful capture.
January 7th, 2023  
Beautiful
January 8th, 2023  
FAV
January 8th, 2023  
they are really built for the survive of the cold. lovely shot.
January 8th, 2023  
What a beautiful pattern the feathers make and the feathers around the face look so soft.
January 8th, 2023  
Great find and capture.
January 8th, 2023  
What a beauty!
January 8th, 2023  
Wow, he’s a beaut - wonderful capture. Lucky you to be able to observe him
January 8th, 2023  
amazing capture with perfect title
fav
January 8th, 2023  
What a beautiful bird
January 8th, 2023  
Wonderful find and capture!
January 8th, 2023  
Super shot! What a treat to see them.
January 9th, 2023  
Such a great capture. He’s a gorgeous bird.
January 9th, 2023  
Amazing!
January 9th, 2023  
Excellent capture.
January 9th, 2023  
Amazing to see it and get suich an incredibly clear shot! Great on the TT Taffy
January 13th, 2023  
Fab fav! Congrats on the TT!
January 15th, 2023  
This photo is on Top 20 Chart. Congratulations!
January 15th, 2023  
Definitely a TT. Beautiful closeup.
January 15th, 2023  
beautiful capture!
January 17th, 2023  
Love it! So cold!
January 27th, 2023  
Fabulous capture. Belated congratulations on Top Twenty too.
January 30th, 2023  
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