# More Great Horned Owl Chicks

**URL:** <https://community.naturephotographers.network/t/more-great-horned-owl-chicks/50558>\
**Category:** Image Critiques\
**Tags:** birds\
**Created:** [April 22, 2026, 6:50pm UTC](https://community.naturephotographers.network/t/more-great-horned-owl-chicks/50558 "2026-04-22T18:50:51Z")\
**Posts on this page:** 5\
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**Author:** ![Allen\_Sparks](https://assets.naturephotographers.network/user_avatar/community.naturephotographers.network/allen_sparks/32/63507_2.png) [@Allen\_Sparks](https://community.naturephotographers.network/u/Allen_Sparks)\
**Post date:** [April 22, 2026, 6:50pm UTC](https://community.naturephotographers.network/t/more-great-horned-owl-chicks/50558/1 "2026-04-22T18:50:51Z")

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![Great Horned Owl 3.jpg](https://images.naturephotographers.network/original/3X/b/9/b9571d2b0ac6eb33f4e8a1a7fa366d2778e1e8b4.jpeg)

 ![Great Horned Owl 1.jpg](https://images.naturephotographers.network/original/3X/d/5/d5eb096970859dcb1c0c6800f4337e320c0548d4.jpeg)

 ![Great Horned Owl 2.jpg](https://images.naturephotographers.network/original/3X/5/4/548efc14d86e078a4b9d8ee8606e56a93867d62c.jpeg)

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> The photographer is looking for generalized feedback about the aesthetic and technical qualities of their image.

### Description

I went to the nest again yesterday morning and got these shots. I’m wondering when the chicks will branch out from the nest. I’ll be out of town a few days starting Friday so it may happen while I’m gone.  
Hoping to see an adult for a photo but so far only one quick fly by has happened.

### Specific Feedback

Any comments appreciated.

### Technical Details

Canon R7, 200-800mm, tripod  
ISO 6400, f9, 1/40s to 1/100s

Processed in DXO PureRaw 4 and Photoshop.

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**Author:** ![Dennis\_Plank](https://assets.naturephotographers.network/user_avatar/community.naturephotographers.network/dennis_plank/32/27033_2.png) [@Dennis\_Plank](https://community.naturephotographers.network/u/Dennis_Plank)\
**Post date:** [April 22, 2026, 8:06pm UTC](https://community.naturephotographers.network/t/more-great-horned-owl-chicks/50558/2 "2026-04-22T20:06:53Z")

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I think they get rid of most of the down before they start branching, Allen, but I’m not sure of that. Our barn owls have pretty decent wing feathers before they leave the box, but being cavity dwellers, that could be understandable.

Another fine set of images. That first one is looking a lot less “cute” and a lot more “I’ll be you’re good to eat”.

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**Author:** ![Peter\_Morrissey](https://assets.naturephotographers.network/user_avatar/community.naturephotographers.network/peter_morrissey/32/683_2.png) [@Peter\_Morrissey](https://community.naturephotographers.network/u/Peter_Morrissey)\
**Post date:** [April 23, 2026, 3:51pm UTC](https://community.naturephotographers.network/t/more-great-horned-owl-chicks/50558/3 "2026-04-23T15:51:55Z")

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Hi Allen  
What a treasure, these chicks are. All three are very nice, but the last shot with both Great Horned Owls is priceless.  
Peter

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**Author:** ![Preston\_Birdwell](https://assets.naturephotographers.network/user_avatar/community.naturephotographers.network/preston_birdwell/32/374_2.png) [@Preston\_Birdwell](https://community.naturephotographers.network/u/Preston_Birdwell)\
**Post date:** [April 23, 2026, 4:05pm UTC](https://community.naturephotographers.network/t/more-great-horned-owl-chicks/50558/4 "2026-04-23T16:05:22Z")

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I am loving these!

The little guy in the background is leaning in like a classic photobomb. Too funny. 😃

Allen, I hope you continue to follow these young’un’s as they grow up.  
-P

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**Author:** ![Allen\_Brooks](https://assets.naturephotographers.network/user_avatar/community.naturephotographers.network/allen_brooks/32/390_2.png) [@Allen\_Brooks](https://community.naturephotographers.network/u/Allen_Brooks)\
**Post date:** [April 23, 2026, 10:20pm UTC](https://community.naturephotographers.network/t/more-great-horned-owl-chicks/50558/5 "2026-04-23T22:20:14Z")

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Another great series, Allen. I especially like the last one. It’s interesting that in the second image the owl seems to have a more defocused look, but in the third, they definitely have you in their sights.