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This owl puffed its feathers to try and make itself look bigger. It was probably less than half the size. Shot taken in Smithtown, New York

This owl puffed its feathers to try and make itself look bigger. It was probably less than half the size. Shot taken in Smithtown, New York

Photo Detail
Date Taken: 08.2010
Date Uploaded: 10.2010
Photo Location: Smithtown, New York, United States of America
Camera: NIKON D5000
Copyright: © Mike Quinn