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Photo taken in August, 2011 @ Kabouterland Exloo, The Netherlands

I have a lot of good memories attached to this zoo, but this visit proved to be a bit different.
This was actually the second Rufous-legged Owl that seemed intrigued by me. I don't know whether the bird had cruel intentions but it sure was creepy to find yourself the object of his sudden fascination.
He kept following me from the left to the right every time I walked past (which admittedly, you keep doing when you've noticed he'll move with you). He was bobbing his head to be able to look beneath and above the branch in front of him, always keeping his eye on me as he moved to and fro with every step I took.

Species: Rufous-legged Owl (Roodpootbosuil)

Latin name: Strix Rufipes

Originates from Chile, west Argentina, Tierra della Fuego and the Falkland Islands.

Current status: Least Concern

Did you know:

… The Rufous-legged Owl is a medium-sized owl without ear tufts.

… This bird of prey is not threatened, bot does suffer habitat loss because of logging in large parts of its range.

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Image size
3543x2657px 1.31 MB
Make
Canon
Model
Canon IXUS 105
Shutter Speed
1/60 second
Aperture
F/5.9
Focal Length
20 mm
ISO Speed
400
Date Taken
Aug 20, 2011, 2:22:40 PM
Sensor Size
2mm
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