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Spotted Eagle Owls
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Spotted Eagle Owls (Bubo africanus)

These birds were so well camouflaged that they did not even try to hide themselves. I drove past and only noticed them when one moved his head slightly and opened his eyes. The photo is cropped and the birds were relatively small in relation to the tree.
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Habitat
Diverse, from desert to mature woodland and savanna
Location
Kgalagadi Transfrontier Park, South Africa
Date taken
September 2005
Scientific name
Bubo africanus
Equipment used
Nikon D2X, 200-400mm VR
lima
What luck. Certainly well camouflaged so good spotting. Excellent shot.
 
IanF
Well done on being placed 3rd in the October 2005 competition.

Full results of the competition with the theme 'Camouflaged Birds' -

1st - Gaga with Eastern Screech-Owl having attracted 46/123 votes.

2nd - jamangus with Hiding in Plain Sight attracting 20/123 votes.

3rd - Mybs with Spotted Eagle Owls attracting 13/123 votes.
 

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Africa
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