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Kelly C. Ballantyne's avatar

Absolutely fascinating, Maja! And your pen and ink Great Horned Owl is so lovely!

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Maja Mielke's avatar

Thank you so much, Kelly!

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Danell's avatar

Wow this was so interesting! Thanks for the great information.

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Maja Mielke's avatar

Thank you so much!

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Neil Barker's avatar

Wonderful explanation and examples, Maja. I've been fortunate to see many Barred Owls over the years. I have observed them doing nearly a 270° rotation. It is quite impressive and now I have a better understanding of the biomechanics of that action. Thank you for sharing.

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Maja Mielke's avatar

Thank you, Neil! How wonderful. I hope to experience this as well some day, this must be such an incredible experience!

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Zoe Chernova's avatar

I saw owls in March first time and it was something incredible, like magic - those magnificent creatures just sitting on the tree near their nest...

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Maja Mielke's avatar

Wow, sounds wonderful indeed. Must be an incredible experience!

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