From David Driver
That feeling when Christmas is over, the tree is dead and just a decoration on the top remains ....
Looks like Ashy Looking owl, not long ear. Ear looks different, you wont bamboozle me.
this post was submitted on 16 Jan 2026
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I don't think I've ever seen one so grey before. Pretty sure this photographer is from the UK. The European Long Eared Owls are colored a bit differently than the American ones, so it took me a bit in the beginning to know they were real photos.
It looks really good with the orange eyes. Their eyes can range from pretty yellow to deep orange.
There are actual Ashy Faced Owls, for any of you not aware. They're a barn owl type though. I find them very nice looking as well, especially since I've been on a barn owl kick the last few months.
