"Ghosts Of The Forest": The Elusive Great Grey Owl

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  • @ztornow
    @ztornow 4 ปีที่แล้ว +35

    He has only spotted about a dozen owls... imagine how many owls have spotted him in the same time. Incredible birds

  • @allisonthompson9065
    @allisonthompson9065 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    Amazing!! 👏
    I'm so glad he is so respectful. I live in North Idaho and have a great grey family on my property. I have been unable to photo cause we always catch each other off guard. They really are one of the most amazing creatures on earth. And I'm so lucky all I have to do is take a stroll outside my home.

  • @vanomaden
    @vanomaden 5 ปีที่แล้ว +40

    I saw one in June -- three times and it even landed in front of my motorcycle in a tree. Most intense moment in my life. I have it on video from the GoPro on the motorcycle. Very bad quality, but still. So I can relate totally. What fortunate man this photographer is. I totally get his joy.

    • @smith8281
      @smith8281 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      I have seen one too. In my yard

    • @mariarohmer2374
      @mariarohmer2374 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Lucky you!!

  • @lincolny2220
    @lincolny2220 4 ปีที่แล้ว +14

    3:39
    Awhh that little mweh noise, my heart

  • @Claretvinyard
    @Claretvinyard 3 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    Such a beautiful Owl! Very beautiful photography too. I'm in awe of these and all Owls.

  • @hummiebubs6967
    @hummiebubs6967 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I saw two great gray owls about a month ago. There appears to be a healthy number of them in the Oregon Cascades. Amazing creatures!!

  • @DonGately
    @DonGately 5 ปีที่แล้ว +44

    How cool that he got one the day that the camera crew was there.

  • @MsShellybell12
    @MsShellybell12 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    What you can hear in the morning is beautiful and proves God's creation is mesmerizing.

  • @MsShellybell12
    @MsShellybell12 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    I live in Wisconsin city and I heard the huge male owl making its mating call it sounds CRAZY 2 huge owls doing mating calls is no sound from a bird I have ever heard it was at the same time late evening into the night. Thanks for sharing this video.

  • @MattCookOregon
    @MattCookOregon 5 ปีที่แล้ว +47

    That owl is magic. Amazing. Nice shots. This is motivating to get out there and find some rare wildlife. Maybe I will go find bigfoot now...

  • @Drekt666
    @Drekt666 5 ปีที่แล้ว +26

    I saw one in northern Canada driving down the two-lane highway it was dusk fresh snow on the tree line, Very still and calm. Boom the owl busts off the tree in perfect camo, the owl was massive. Easily the biggest owl I've ever seen. Ten seconds later it vanished.

    • @jmi5969
      @jmi5969 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I see them not often, but quite regularly driving at night. The smaller long-eared owl is much more common (and nests just across my house), but the great grey also ventures into the open country.

  • @yourenough3
    @yourenough3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Such great content on this channel , thanks !! Happy New Year 🎈

  • @digitalconsciousness
    @digitalconsciousness 5 ปีที่แล้ว +24

    Professor oak would give high points for 8:56 with the pose and the moon in the background.

    • @edwardfoust8407
      @edwardfoust8407 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      I love that game lol. I have it on my N64.

  • @sierrab5010
    @sierrab5010 5 ปีที่แล้ว +52

    4:04 “hey may I have some of your rodent sir?”
    “Why yes, here you go”
    “Thanks so much”
    Such amazing creatures

  • @elainevankat5353
    @elainevankat5353 4 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    Absolutely beautiful footage!!! The Great Grey Owl is one of my favorites (a tree with a face) truly gorgeous!

  • @jameszelaznysr5179
    @jameszelaznysr5179 4 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    I sure appreciate your work and all the time to capture those beautiful pictures I hope there continues to be people on this earth like you.

  • @jamesross9694
    @jamesross9694 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    I was real young like around 5 or 6 out hunting in Baraga in the U P of Michigan with my grandfather sitting in a blind when A giant Grey owl landed in a tree in front of us made a lot of noise landing n I pointed to the owl n my grandfather motioned to be still it was right before dusk n My grandfather said as we were walking out of the woods That I was blessed to see such a great old owl and That I would probably never see such a site in the wild again and he was so right I've never seen any owl as big ever n I cherish all the times I spent growing up with my grandparents in the wilderness of The U P of Michigan Peace n Love to all Righteous People

  • @lindseyaliceford
    @lindseyaliceford 4 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    As a journalist. This is an amazing piece. Also, the Great Grey us my favorite owl species

  • @mandycleezehappyhour4238
    @mandycleezehappyhour4238 5 ปีที่แล้ว +10

    One of my FAVORITE Oregon Field Guide segments yet. I'd love to do a photography trip with this guy just for the chance to see this absolutely stunning bird.

  • @darrendavy4248
    @darrendavy4248 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Brilliant video, love your photography very inspirational, thank you, Darren.

  • @jensz9360
    @jensz9360 15 วันที่ผ่านมา

    I saw one while hiking in Sierra Nevada mountains. I am an avid birder and managed to take a dozen or so photos of the owl before it vanished into the trees. I have seen many birds over the years, but owls stand out due to their very specialized feathers which allow them to move in almost complete silence. Its a wonder of nature they exist and always a pleasure to see one even if its a barn owl.

  • @michaelpaulphotoworks5392
    @michaelpaulphotoworks5392 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Early they say he's seen "less than a dozen". Later they say he's taken 20,000 photos of grays. It doesn't make sense.

  • @Namaste..
    @Namaste.. 5 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    Wonderful story and nice videography!

  • @anitacrawford5523
    @anitacrawford5523 5 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    I have been blessed with finding two Great Owl nests.

  • @Stevelarge1
    @Stevelarge1 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Here in southern B.C. we try to keep their nests a secret like Ken does but somehow the location always gets out eventually. There are places that lots of people know about where there are entire communities of great grey owls with nests less than a quarter of a mile apart from one another. They like to build up the drama and mystique of these videos but for us they are not as hard to find as portrayed. However, we do have to drive to specific areas that we know are right for great grey owl habitat. From where I live on Vancouver Island we must take a ferry to the mainland and then drive for about 350km to the BC interior. Once on location the owls are usually within a short walking distance from the car.

  • @mariarohmer2374
    @mariarohmer2374 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    "Half magic, half mystery," I love that. It's very true.

  • @Kumi12341
    @Kumi12341 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    So yesterday I was on a drive with my family in a heavily wooded area in Otis, Massachusetts. Being from the city, I have never seen an owl (only heard), in my life. But yesterday while going down a long street with deep woods on both sides. I saw one of these sitting on a branch facing the street. I got a good look at its face before we were too far away to see each other. It was one of these and I didn’t know they were elusive, I honestly thought all owls were since I never seen one before yesterday. It was very pretty.

  • @joshhead9368
    @joshhead9368 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Had a Grey owl land 15 feet in front of me while I was elk hunting recently. He stayed there for 20 minutes before he went on his way hunting. I'm pretty grateful for that experience. I doubt that will ever happen again.

    • @joshhead9368
      @joshhead9368 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @Draper Scott Bay Tree Alberta.

  • @DanSmithOfficial
    @DanSmithOfficial 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Lovely video! An amazing bird and a really inspiring and wholesome man

  • @smith8281
    @smith8281 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    They live in my backyard. Also great horned owls too

  • @BariumCobaltNitrog3n
    @BariumCobaltNitrog3n 4 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    If I were a Great Gray owl, at the same height (5'10") my arms outstretched would be eleven feet six inches and I would weigh six pounds three ounces

  • @magnushedman1076
    @magnushedman1076 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    I see one in my forest today here in Sweden,beautiful owl

  • @sluge1
    @sluge1 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Great photos, wish a great shots!

  • @cintulator2
    @cintulator2 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Next winter, get skis, not snowshoes. Skis are better, faster and not so exhausting.
    A tip from Finnish owl-fan.

  • @loucifer323
    @loucifer323 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    My favorite owl along with the Barn owl

  • @stompely_gat5410
    @stompely_gat5410 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    i live in sweden and i was going to see a friend when sudenly i saw a great grey owl in the woods. i was standing two trees away from it. it didnt fly away or get scared, and it was 15:00 pm

  • @tx1iron
    @tx1iron 13 วันที่ผ่านมา

    There are 2 talking to each other every night just about 100yds from my farm house in west Texas, Coleman County. Been mimicking the same hoot hoot hoot syncopation late into the night. I’ve never seen them but I only come to our farm once or twice a year.

  • @janeanngriffin5161
    @janeanngriffin5161 5 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Spectacular!

  • @teller1290
    @teller1290 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Radar dish head!! Awesome.

  • @herkusr01
    @herkusr01 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    That was amazing, thanks!

  • @lyidacampbell5226
    @lyidacampbell5226 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    It's really nothing like getting pictures of a bird in flight a wingspan and stuff is so great!! 🙂♥️🦉🦉🦉🌳🌲🌳🦉🦉🦉🌳👍✌️🖐️

  • @onlytymewilltell
    @onlytymewilltell 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I cant wait until I can afford a camera so I can start doing this myself but with various birds, not just owls. I live by a lake and take a particular route to work every morning bc there's a beautiful, unique bird family we have living here but have NO CLUE what kind of bird it is and really want to know. It has a body shape kinda like this owl, VERY prominent face with a long orange beak(5/6 inches give or take). I was thinking it might be a type of crane but if it is this one has very short legs bc we have those here as well. Hopefully they will still be around when I finally get a camera.

  • @teller1290
    @teller1290 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Are these birds on the endangered list? Only a 1,000 in a state?

  • @sluge1
    @sluge1 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Owls are cool!

  • @TheMymovie
    @TheMymovie 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Great video

  • @jacquesducharme3014
    @jacquesducharme3014 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Great footage and photos however the great horned owl is the tallest owl in North America. I spotted one today here in northern Alberta.

    • @bryanmmusic
      @bryanmmusic 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      The great grey, on average, is 27 inches tall. And the great horned is 22 inches tall.

    • @WhiteWolf--
      @WhiteWolf-- 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      The great grey owl is in fact the tallest and longest living owl, while the great horned owl is shorter but heavier

  • @YunqAnt
    @YunqAnt 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Just saw one this afternoon in my backyard

  • @yusyuanli9500
    @yusyuanli9500 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Both are cute 🥰

  • @Krazystorytime
    @Krazystorytime 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    there's one that lands on my roof at night and makes that human sounding hoot that freaks my whole family out

  • @dhruvababji8721
    @dhruvababji8721 14 วันที่ผ่านมา

    It would be terrifying for me if I accidently encounter the great grey owl in the forest

  • @christianabbott1984
    @christianabbott1984 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    I love your videos

  • @otisdriftwood1697
    @otisdriftwood1697 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    ggs are not nocturnal ??

  • @aporue5893
    @aporue5893 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    4:25''whoo-hooh!''

  • @dennisparsons4656
    @dennisparsons4656 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thanks!

  • @thetexaschainsaw9366
    @thetexaschainsaw9366 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    I always here owls hooting but never see them which is frustrating

  • @virginiefaure1742
    @virginiefaure1742 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Merci... my favorite owl...🤍

  • @DanielDuhon
    @DanielDuhon 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    They made it look so easy

  • @maruku4445
    @maruku4445 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    1:32

  • @rhondatraywick7307
    @rhondatraywick7307 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Magnificent!!!

  • @manelsoria2403
    @manelsoria2403 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Wow !!!

  • @alessandrosouzzasouzza7881
    @alessandrosouzzasouzza7881 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Alessandro de Souza AXÉ sabedoria

  • @jeeperskreepers3967
    @jeeperskreepers3967 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Plot twist he brought them to where he knew a nest was

  • @lawrencetravillian8199
    @lawrencetravillian8199 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    scew that i wanna hear em holler

  • @EnGammalAmazon
    @EnGammalAmazon 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    I have a question for Ken Shults, "Are yo colorblind by chance?"

  • @cv507
    @cv507 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    onlie got a forest övvl once ^ ^ 4:20 so it does in us ^^

  • @ronbrown8559
    @ronbrown8559 ปีที่แล้ว

    You ever try wearing “Earth Tone” clothing instead of blue jeans?

  • @lastdaystravellastdaystrav2233
    @lastdaystravellastdaystrav2233 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    For a full description on how God created certain animals read Job.

  • @lavenderflowersfall280
    @lavenderflowersfall280 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Pretty interesting how this guy is only seen 12 and 5 years and yet just a few hours and 2 filming he sees what the 13th 1 I guess? 🤨🦉

  • @cherylnagy126
    @cherylnagy126 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

    "magical" beings?

  • @janeshattuck8681
    @janeshattuck8681 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Awesome, I have great horned owl near where I live

  • @aporue5893
    @aporue5893 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    *uhoo*

  • @jlalli84
    @jlalli84 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Ccc

  • @bradhienzachary
    @bradhienzachary 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    He should try using drones to find them

  • @vedghou
    @vedghou 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

    You spoiled our enjoyment of watching this wondrous bird because of your excessive talk and trivial chatter

    • @fosbury68
      @fosbury68 8 วันที่ผ่านมา

      Turn the sound off, silly.

  • @MikeyDano69
    @MikeyDano69 4 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    I love the Oregon woods!

  • @waynewayne4448
    @waynewayne4448 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    I have a couple living in my yard they have a huge nest they have been there about 4 years

  • @davereid-daly2205
    @davereid-daly2205 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Wow !!