I was delighted to see Terry Brashear's posting in which he affirms "All these images were taken of naturally hunting owls - no mice or baiting was used." I think that all who post links to their owl photos (amateurs as well as professionals) ought to include a similar affirming phrase (if it is factual). This would serve to remind everyone that such highly ethical photography is highly valued by the birding community as well as educate everyone who reads the posts that the behaviors of baiting or using mice to interrupt an owl to take its photo is problematic.
Terry--really great pics. It takes real skill as a bird/nature photographer to get such fantastic photos of naturally hunting owls. SeEtta Moss (a Colo birder who is still experiencing vicarious enjoyment of the owl invasion by continuing on this list even tho I had to come home)
