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Uploaded: 06/02/07 3:39 PM GMT
Talons XIX
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Spectacled Owl Family Strigidae, Pulsatrix perspicillata The spectacled owl lives in the rainforests of Central and South America. They acquired the nickname "crab owl" because of their habit of catching and eating crabs on riverbanks. The young may take as long as five years to reach adult plumage (head changes from white to black.) They stand 1.5 feet tall and have a 3 foot wingspan.

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.G8R
06/02/07 4:03 PM GMT
The clarity is amazing! Very nice. For me, I think I would like to see a more open shot...with something in it to contrast the owl to.
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.Catharina
06/02/07 4:47 PM GMT
Yes, perfect clarity of detail and gorgeous colours Randy, fantastic shot!...never seen this owl before and I love owls..hmmm...have to find this one somewhere..lol
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::ianmacappin
06/02/07 7:33 PM GMT
Those feathers look so soft...like fur even. Looks like the birds shying away from the camera. Good shot.

Ian :o)
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::jswgpb
06/02/07 7:40 PM GMT
He doesn't look happy, throw im' a mouse Randy. LOL Good one buddy, I think you woke him up. LOL
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::fogz
06/02/07 11:02 PM GMT
wow! a pretty big owl Randy! and leave those mice where they are John! lol! ...I cannot see a hint of any fencing here Randy - either there wasn't one or you are just too darn good at capturing them through the fence! ;)
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::Dunstickin
06/03/07 6:57 AM GMT
You sound human when you swear in Latin!...

A bit like me I suppose...looking for somewhere to snooze!
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.Wor_Lass
06/03/07 7:41 AM GMT
What a lovely shot. He looks as if he is remembering the days when he was young free and single.
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::Hottrockin
06/03/07 10:50 AM GMT
Thanks so much to all for flappin' by and leaving such nice comments!!
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Why do the pictures come out square when the lens is round?? Picture Purrrfect .
::cynlee
06/05/07 9:33 AM GMT
Now here's one I've never seen before. You have catalogued these for us and that is really great. Thanks, Randy for all your splendid work.
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::MarianaEwa
06/07/07 7:53 AM GMT
Great shot but he looks a little sad. Great work.
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