This gorgeous Barn Owl is one of the raptor ambassadors at the Center for Birds of Prey.
Showing off his flexible neck, and how owls have to turn their heads to see to the side.
Face front where you can see the full facial disk. These feathers help collect sound, aiding the owl’s hunting prowess.
The Center for Birds of Prey, Awenda, SC
Photography Day, October 10, 2021
They have such soft-looking faces. 🙂