Great Horned Owl chick

Chosen Pick of the Month! Judges' comments: "It's an amazing shot of a subject that is seldom seen and hard to capture. The focus of the subject is spot on, and I like how the background is blurred." "I like the simplicity of the shot, with the background blurred, and the look from the young owl's eyes piercing right into mine." The photographer wrote: "I took this photo at the Boundary Smith Creek Wildlife Management Area near Porthill in Boundary County." Taken May 17.

By Steve Jamsa