Not fluffy for long

Juvenile Powerful Owls are white and fluffy, especially so when they’ve not long left the nest. The two youngsters at the Loddon River have only recently ventured into the outdoors and they look terrific. Gradually over the next few months they’ll darken and lose their white, fluffy down.

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Juvenile Powerful Owl, Loddon River @ Newstead, 23rd September 2014.

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That ‘hawk owl’ profile.

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The adult male.

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The second juvenile – almost a ball of fluff!

One response to “Not fluffy for long

  1. Fabulous photos and information. I really enjoy your posts. Thanks MQ

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