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 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!
I thought your title was a pun on the word ‘arousing’ because it looks like the owl has big boobs or pecs.
Lol that interpretation does really change the vibe of the photo! 🤣
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.
