Long-eared Owl (Asio otis) Mercey Hot Springs California

Eurasian Eagle Owl (Bubo bubo), captive-bred California Hawking Club

Great Horned Owl (Bubo viginianus), fledgeling Denali National Park Alaska

Snowy Owl (Bubo scandiacus) A large arctic owl, Snowy Owls wander south when the population of lemmings, their principal food, crashes. Humboldt County California

Northern Saw-whet Owl (Aegolius acadicus) Sacramento County California

Northern Hawk Owl (Surnia ulula), fledgeling A year-round resident of the arctic regions, the Northern Hawk Owl flies much like a hawk and is often active during daylight hours. In the winter, some individuals wander south to the northern states. Denali National Park Alaska

Burrowing Owl (Athene cunicularia) A crepuscular owl of open country. They acquire their burrows by evicting ground squirrels. Palo Alto and Oakland California

all photographs Copyright (C) Douglas Herr
last updated 29 March 2007

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