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2017 Wildlife Photo Contest

Long-eared Owl, Calgary, Alberta, Canada
Peek-a-Boo

Species: Long-eared Owl | Location: Calgary, Alberta, Canada

They say patience pays off. Well, this was my moment spotting this Long-eared Owl - a lifer (first ever visual sighting of this species). As you can tell by this photo...this fellow was rather surprised when he spotted me - as was I. Long-eared owls are rarely seen as they are nocturnal and hide deep in low brush in forested areas.

About The Photographer

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Wildlife is a passion of mine which has inspired me to take up photography. My hope is all who see my photos enjoy them and feel inspired to get out there and see our world.
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