Short-eared Owl

Here is another characteristic Short-eared Owl perched pose, the tilt. We have already provided pictures of other characteristic looks such as the perched cocked head look and some contortionist neck "moves" in flight. Still to come are the ruffled look while perched, the waif look, and some additional in flight contortionist maneuvers. If the aerial "dogfights" between friendly Shorties and other aerobatics are also factored in, the conclusion is obvious that this viewer-friendly species of owl has showmanship in its DNA.

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Uploaded on December 17, 2015
Taken on December 12, 2015