Owls of the Raptor, birds of prey sanctuary Lincolnshire.

Whilst at one of the summer shows I came across this wonderful display of Owls.

The Raptor Foundation that was displaying the birds is a rescue and rehabilitation centre for raptors that are unable to be returned to the wild for various reasons.




The British Barn Owl (Tyto alba). The scientific name derives from the Greek word tuto meaning 'night-owl' and the Latin for 'white', so it literally translates as the 'White night Owl'.



The Indian Eagle Owl (Bubo bengalensis). It is found naturally across the Indian sub-Continent and as far north as the Himalayas.


Eurasion Eagle Owl (Bubo bubo). The largest of all owls it can be found  found throughout Europe, Scandinavia, Russia, the Middle East & Asia, with some being found breeding as far south as the Sahara in Africa.

These are magnificent creatures I am sure you will agree.

I hope I have named these birds correctly but I am sure if I haven't an 'eagle eyed' reader will correct me.

Check out more fabulous critters by clicking on the above image link.



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12 comments:

imac said...

great post and irds ave.
doule dutch init.lol.

have to wait to find a word verification that i could use without a letter after a.lol.

Misty DawnS said...

These are beautiful photos and absolutely gorgeous birds! I love owls and eagerly wait for my chance to photograph one.
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Michael said...

Love these owls. Our tawny owls seem to be having an owl party every night these days.

Nikki - Notes of Life said...

So beautiful. I love owls, they always look so majestic :)

Hootin Anni said...

Oh my gosh...the clarity of these photos of owls is just simply outstanding!!!! Breathtaking.

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LivingSoAbundantly said...

I love how you can really see their eyes! :)

Rajesh said...

Beautiful shots of the bird.

Anonymous said...

Oh these are lovely! I've only ever seen owls twice in my life so I think they are wonderful birds!! Beautiful photography, too.

DeniseinVA said...

Fantastic photos! I wish we had a place like this to visit. Owls are such magnificent birds.

Unknown said...

Fantastic birds and great shots!

ruthi said...

cool shots! Love them.

Janie said...

Thanks for the introduction to owls we don't see here in the U.S. Great photos!

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