Taking Off at Duck Creek

by Donna Kennedy

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Taking Off at Duck Creek

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Donna Kennedy

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Photograph - Photographs

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Original Fine Art Photography and digital artwork by Donna Kennedy…
Duck Creek in Kane County Utah is located at the edge of a large meadow of Cedar Mountain in the Dixie National Forest, off of Scenic Hwy. 14. When driving please be aware of abundant deer and wildlife.

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, sometimes at dusk. Watching from high perch, they swoop down to capture prey in its talons. This owl has extremely good hearing and good vision in low light conditions. In the north in winter, they may store uneaten prey, coming back later to thaw out frozen carcass by "incubating" it.

Thank you to the Administrators that Featured this photo in the following Groups:
-Water Forms
-Canon Full Frame Cameras
-Birds That Fly
-Fine Art America Professionals
-Animals and Birds in the Wild
-Lady Photographers and Artists
-Just Perfect

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