Homing-In by danob
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The Great Grey Owl was first described by Johann Reinhold Forster in 1772. And has a variety of names the latin name of Strix nebulosa
The "nebulosa" part is derived from the Latin "Nebulosus", meaning misty or foggy. The Great Grey Owl has also been called Great Grey Ghost, Phantom of the north, Cinerous Owl, Spectral Owl, Lapland Owl, Spruce Owl, Bearded Owl and Sooty Owl.
Of interest is that Forster a German naturalist of partial Scottish descent who made contributions to the early ornithology of Europe and North America. He is best known as the naturalist on James Cook's second Pacific voyage.
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Comments (57)
Astonishing quality!
wow i am in awe Danny .. one of the best owl in flight captures i have ever seen !!! brilliant work !!!
Beautiful in-flight shot Danny. oh and thanks for the ID of my latest shot mate!
Stunning capture of such beauty my friend.
Excellent capture Hugs Susan~
What a beauty.... My hat is off to you sir! Great image Danny.
Simply wow!
Such a wonderful photo of this owl.
A splendid capture with great lighting.
WOW - Fantastic capture!
A fascinating shot ;O) Thanks for sharing!
Outstanding capture,
Magnificent!
Fabulous capture. CC
Great looking capture of the Owl in flight
So stunning Danny!
Beautiful bird...amazing capture. Aloha
Superb~~
Love the glint in his eye!
What a spectacular gaze you captured and the light on his face is wonderful! Superb flight shot!
Only one word I can think of, Perfect!! a beautiful capture Daniel.
A fantastic shot great timing, detail and focus, awesome!!!
WOW Awesome shot!
Excellent shot Danny .. such beautiful DOF and color and clarity!
MERAVIGLIOSA CAPTURE....AWESOME SCENE..!!!!
Spectacular!!!
Focus and pose is great. Congratulations