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Photo by Kevin Thurk Photography

This long-eared owl shot stands out to me as love the way the "Ears" look completely relaxed and at ease with my presence. I love the details in the feathers have been able to capture with these beauties.

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[–] eponymous_anonymous@sh.itjust.works 2 points 10 months ago (1 children)

If you’re curious about how to recognize this species out in the wild, here’s the method I use:

Do their ears hang low? (No, except when upside down) Do they wobble to and fro? (Yes) Can they tie ‘em in a knot? (No) Can they tie them in a bow? (Knot that I’m aware of, no) Can they throw them o’er their shoulder like a continental soldier? (???) Do their ears hang low? (Again, mostly no)

Usually works best for distinguishing between this type of owl and beagles

[–] anon6789@lemmy.world 1 points 10 months ago

As someone who has also had Basset Hounds, I appreciate how to tell the difference! 😆