Wild Horned Owl Fledgling Making His Debut
I had been photo journaling the second season of Horned Owls nesting at Moreno Valley College, Moreno Valley, CA where I worked. One afternoon one of the owls decided to fledge from the nest and found some security in the ground cover. He was soon confident enough to fly to a more secure location off the ground. But before that and while I had his full attention I was able to capture some close up shots of this magnificent bird.
I have always had a fascination with wildlife and photography. Throughout my life, I have been blessed to be able to work aroun wild and exotic animals. Birds have always been amongst my favorites. With camera always in tow, I have been fortunate to capture quite a few special moments like this one.
2nd in their Group in the Semifinal Round
1st in their Group in the Quarterfinal Round
2nd in their Group in Round Two
1st in their Group in Round One
