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    Barn owl prepares to fly during Masters of the Sky event [Image 2 of 4]

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    A barn owl with wings fully spread is perched on the gloved hand of a person wearing a denim jacket, viewed from behind. The setting appears to be inside a large tent or covered structure with visible metal support cables and a white fabric ceiling. The owl is facing the camera directly, displaying its characteristic heart-shaped white facial disc.

    ST. LOUIS, MISSOURI, UNITED STATES

    02.20.2011

    Photo by Romanda Walker 

    U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, St. Louis District - MVS

    Barn owls were once abundant in rural America, where they kept mice and other small rodents under control around farms. But selling of many small farms and destruction of their barns has altered the bird’s habitat.

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    Date Taken: 02.20.2011
    Date Posted: 01.10.2012 13:28
    Photo ID: 508297
    VIRIN: 110220-A-HT646-002
    Resolution: 3247x2003
    Size: 1.35 MB
    Location: ST. LOUIS, MISSOURI, US
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    Downloads: 2

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    A large owl, consistent with a Eurasian Eagle-Owl (Bubo bubo), is perched and facing the camera directly. The bird displays prominent orange eyes, ear tufts, and brown-black streaked plumage. It appears to be in a captive or controlled setting, suggested by what looks like jesses (leather straps) visible at the bottom of the frame.
    A barn owl with wings fully spread is perched on the gloved hand of a person wearing a denim jacket, viewed from behind. The setting appears to be inside a large tent or covered structure with visible metal support cables and a white fabric ceiling. The owl is facing the camera directly, displaying its characteristic heart-shaped white facial disc.
    A woman in a denim shirt with an embroidered logo is presenting or demonstrating with a large black bird, likely a raven or crow, perched on a wooden log mount. The bird appears to be holding something white in its beak, possibly a piece of food or paper. A donation sign requesting at least $5.00 is visible in the foreground, suggesting this is a public educational or wildlife demonstration event.
    A bald eagle is perched on a wrapped falconry glove or perch stand, secured by a jess and leash attached to its leg. The bird is positioned indoors against a silver/blue tarp backdrop, with a decorative mural featuring silhouetted birds visible to the right. This appears to be a controlled educational or display setting, likely at an event or exhibit.

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