TarteA Rousing Photo
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From Ebrahim Akbarzadeh
Adult Great Horn Owl. I love it when they do their grooming and at the end, they do an owl/dog shake and puff up their feathers. They look much bigger and intimidating.
Nikon Z9, Nikkor 180-600mm @ 600mm.
1/2000 sec. f/6.3. ISO 10000.
05/18/2025.
We just recently discussed this behavior, known as rousing!
Same vibe :)
Revenge of the Strix
When you answer "no" to "Did you get all that?" for the fifth time.
I love those eyebrows.
My first thought
Lol I wouldn't have thought of that one, but that is good!
ASK ME ABOUT TOOTSIE POPS AGAIN! I DARE YOU! I DOUBLE-DARE YOU, MOTHERFUCKER!!
Samuel Owl Jackson? 😄
Samuowl Jackson
I debated that one, but I felt the middle initial was too iconic to drop.
I thought your title was a pun on the word 'arousing' because it looks like the owl has big boobs or pecks.
Lol that interpretation does really change the vibe of the photo! 🤣
I dunno. Sir Hootsalot there looks quite pissed.
Nobody likes their photo taken from a downward angle. It never comes out flattering.
"You better not share that!"
Idk I think it looks majestic!
Damn! Yes, they do look intimidating.
They are no joke. Even though they're mostly fluffy and air, they still got attitude out the wazzoo, grip strength stronger than a pitbull's jaws, lots of sharp bits, and are of consequential size!
I haven't gone in with an adult yet, but the baby we have is already near as big and it keeps me on my toes.