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21st Annual Smithsonian Magazine Photo Contest Natural World
Peeping Owl

The spotted eagle owl was on the ground during daytime which was very unusual. They normally rest/sleep high and safe up in some elevated area during the day. It was however very cautions and peeped at me through the two branches of this tree.

Photo Detail
Date Taken: 01.2023
Date Uploaded: 11.2023
Photo Location: NA, South Africa
Copyright: © Dr Johan J Botha