Perturbed Wood Print

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Original Fine Art Photography by Donna Kennedy...

This female Great Horned Owl trying to distract a Hawk that is close by her nest. Her ear tufts are flat so she is definitely annoyed. Dad is in a nearby tree oblivious to what is going on...Reno, Nevada

The Great Horned Owl (Bubo virginianus) is easily recognizable because of the feather tufts on its head. These "plumicorns" resemble horns or, to some, catlike ears. They are found throughout North America and much of South America. Aggressive and powerful in its hunting (sometimes known by nicknames such as "tiger owl"), it takes prey as varied as rabbits, hawks, snakes, and even skunks, and will even attack porcupines, often with fatal results for both prey and predator. Most Great Horned Owls are Monogamous and begin nesting very early in the north, the birds nest in tree holes, stumps, caves, or in the abandoned nests of other large birds, they are clueless when it comes to nest building. They hunt mostly at night, som...

Having lived in the south (Florida & Mississippi) for 54 years my dream was to move out West which I did in 2008. I am in awe of this beautiful country that we call home, and photography has become a very important part of my life. Lighting and perseverance are top of the list, if it's having to hike for miles to get your shot, or waiting for hours in the freezing cold for a train, taking photos again and again of birds or wildlife to get that one beautiful capture, or being up at all hours of the night or early morning to get the full Moon or Milky Way. These are things which a photographer will do, because we love it so much, and strive to get that shot that we envision in our mind. I thank God every day for the gifts created by...