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SmugMug > keywords > longeared owl > Northern Long-eared Owl (male) / Hibou moyen-duc (mâle) Asio otus Owl Woods, Amherst Island, Ontario 12 December 2008 Long-eared owls are a common, though often overlooked, species similar to the great horned owl, though much smaller.  Due to an abundance of meadow voles on the island, long-ears have been literally covering the Owl Woods.  My final count for the day was 19 individuals, of which only two allowed me more than a fleeting glimpse.  This male, paired with a female off-camera, was uncharacteristically calm and at ease with my presence. Long-eared owls, like several other species of owl, contract their bodies when they are alarmed so that they can better hide against a tree trunk or large branch.  On the other hand, when relaxed they fluff out, as is seen here.
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