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Great Grey Owl
Lotus Winnie Lee
Inside forest after sunset the Great Grey Owl stretching her wings before fly out. What an amazing creature; looks so powerful, I was in awe
Feb 11, 2025
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... I encountered a Great Grey flying at eye level to my right in the opposite direction. He (she?) turned to look at me briefly, decided I was too big to eat, and continued on her way.
They're not commonly seen in central Vermont. They're the largest owl in North America, and it's interesting that most of their size is feathers. Their skulls are a fraction of the size of the feathered countenance.
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