18th Annual Smithsonian Magazine Photo Contest Natural World
The twinkle in the eyes of a Great Horned Owl Baby in Annapolis Maryland

Daily, during the spring of Annapolis Maryland, I watch a family of Great Horned Owls. But today I watch in awe, as one of the owlets is observing survival patterns, dodging osprey, from its parents in my neighborhood trees. I see safety lessons, flight instruction and food gathering taught.

Photo Detail
Date Taken: 05.2020
Date Uploaded: 07.2020
Photo Location: Annapolis, Maryland, United States of America
Camera: Canon PowerShot SX50 HS
Copyright: © Karen Kahn