Within the maze of ponderosa pine limbs, a gray specter sits silently as it casts an intense gaze my way. A magical experience, finding a Great Gray Owl comes all too rarely to the birder. Like most owls, they make their living by remaining stealthy while night hunting and go unnoticed during the day. The wings of the Great Gray Owl are adapted with forewing bristles that cause air disturbance, which results in flight with almost no sound. Their large, light-sensitive eyes allow them to see in the pitch dark. But the most unique adaption is the pair of symmetrical ears that let the owl pinpoint prey by sound alone.

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