Up Close & Personal With an Owl

by Kristi Hines on October 17, 2011 · Arizona, Williams


If you’re a resident of Arizona and you like wildlife parks, I highly recommend a trip out to Williams for a drive through Bearizona. At Bearizona, you can drive through and see bison, black bears, big horn sheep, and wolves right outside your car window. Further into the park, you can see other woodland creatures such as raccoons, bobcats, and smaller bears. They also have a show for the high country raptors including this beautiful owl that flew inches above my head.

European Eagle Owl - High Country Raptors - Bearizona

Camera: Nikon D90 with 55-200mm Nikkor Lens
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A.Barlow October 17, 2011 at 11:33 am

I LOVE that place! Although they did raise their prices quite a bit, it’s still very worth the trip. Little known fact: I’m afraid of bears :| Still cool to see them up close and personal, especially the little ones!

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Rob October 17, 2011 at 11:38 am

handsome image@
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Mary October 17, 2011 at 12:38 pm

Luna is so adorable. I loved the raptor show. And all the other animals :)

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Edith Levy October 17, 2011 at 1:20 pm

Great shot Kristi. I definitely have to get there next time I’m in Arizona.
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Terence Chang October 17, 2011 at 1:55 pm

That’s a beautiful bird. Shame on me, I have never heard about that place, since I have lived in AZ for more than 15 years.

Will visit the place soon …

Love the detail of the feather.
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Darcy Michaelchuk October 17, 2011 at 5:34 pm

Will have to visit it in March. Nice shot.
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Dave DiCello October 18, 2011 at 8:12 am

What a cool find Kristi, the details are awesome

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Boom & Gary October 18, 2011 at 1:47 pm

Great close up. Boom & Gary of the Vermilon River, Canada.
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Andrew October 18, 2011 at 2:49 pm

A lovely image of a beautiful bird… many thanks for sharing.
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Mick October 18, 2011 at 3:58 pm

Beautiful colors and patterns on the bird. Great photo.
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Eileen October 18, 2011 at 5:43 pm

What a beautiful photo of the owl! I love all the owls.
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springman October 18, 2011 at 10:48 pm

Great Horned owl picture, it must have been exciting to see this beautiful bird so close!

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fjällripan October 19, 2011 at 6:05 am

Wonderful picture of the owl!

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joo October 19, 2011 at 7:57 am

I love owls, they are my favourite birds! Lovely post!
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Pat October 19, 2011 at 10:14 am

A wonderful closeup look at this Owl!
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Jean October 19, 2011 at 6:02 pm

A great photo of a great bird!
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Larry Jordan October 20, 2011 at 12:45 am

In my humble opinion Kristi, the Great Horned Owl is the most magnificent bird I have ever seen to date. I love all owls but the Great Horned is just so majestic, and to see one up close, a marvelous experience!
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Liz Hover October 21, 2011 at 10:52 pm

So many have said it before me but this is an amazing photo. Owls are such magical creatures and you are one lucky lady to get a shot like this. Great job and thanks for sharing this with us.
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