Wrapped Up

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Comments

Dennis Smith

Great shot.

Dawn Mehner

thank you!

Description
This is a Short-eared Owl (Asio flammeus). They are easily identified by their striking yellow eyes encircled by dark feather patches, giving them a "mascara" or "eyeshadow" appearance.
Taken By
Dawn Mehner
Taken On
December 25, 2025
Tagged
owl raptor short eared size feathers features eyes face birding winter nature wildlife manitoba animal bird beak bird_of_prey vertebrate neck wing feather grey
Assignments
Wildlife Active Outdoors Provinces
  • Focal: 800
  • Lens Model: RF200-800mm F6.3-9 IS USM
  • Shutter speed: 0.0008 sec
  • Aperture: f/ 9

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