Long-eared Owl

2021 started off with a bang. Early on this month I was gifted the amazing opportunity of photographing a 'Lifer'- a Long-eared Owl. To find this beauty in the winter in a place that shouldn't normally be find this time of year was remarkable. I kept my distance and remained quiet, watchful and traditional of this beautiful creatures private space. I can only imagine how many people would have walked right beside this beauty and never have seen it. I likely will not ever see another of these beauties so I am so very thankful that I was able to spend time with and witness it in its natural habitat.