13 Photos of Owls That Will Make You Shriek (with Delight)
Have an owl itch that needs scratching? With Halloween around the corner, we feature a gallery of astounding owl images to help you get in the fall spirit.
These photos capture nine North American owl species in all of their mysterious, enchanting glory, from seriously sinister to just scary cute.
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Author's summary: Amazing owl photos to delight.