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Related: About this forumLong-eared Owl in Central Park, NYC
David Lei
A relaxed long-eared owl resting on a tangle of dead vines at dawn. (A couple weeks ago in Central Park, New York) Photograph taken under ambient light, with scene brightened by camera settings and post-processing.
David Lei
A magical moment at night the other week with a long-eared owl in Central Park, New York. The lights in the background are from Fifth Avenue.
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Long-eared Owl in Central Park, NYC (Original Post)
Donkees
Mar 2024
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Goddessartist
(2,067 posts)1. Absolutely beautiful!
Owls are a favorite - such majestic creatures.
Irish_Dem
(59,534 posts)2. His ears don't look that long.
Beautiful bird.
Donkees
(32,437 posts)3. ''Long-eared Owls "ears" are not ears at all. Ear tufts can be erect or laid flat, as a way to communicate."
magicarpet
(16,904 posts)4. In this photo he looks like the fluffy demon devil from the woodlands.
Irish_Dem
(59,534 posts)5. Oh my, those "ears" look long.
This bird is so beautiful, it doesn't look real.
Thanks for the picture!