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After making the five-hour journey to his preferred location for wildlife photography in a forest in British Columbia, 45-year-old amateur photographer James S. Batuigas of Canada came found the owl.

The great grey owl was going to be located that day, Batuigas said in an interview with the Daily Mail. The great grey owls often take a midday nap, so I drove around the forest looking for one. I checked every tree.

I then recognized it was the owl deftly blending with the tree bark when I caught a glimpse of something moving in the tree trunk out of the corner of my eye.

The owl’s pattern and coloration fit in so flawlessly with the tree it was perched on, according to the photographer, who believes he would not have spotted it if the bird hadn’t raised its head to look at him.

Globally, the great grey owl (Strix nebulosa) can reach a maximum length of 33 inches, making it the largest owl species (84cm).

This owl species is easily identifiable thanks to the white collar—sometimes called a “bow tie”—that sits beneath its beak. It is abundant throughout the Northern Hemisphere.

The owl’s plumage “helps it fit in with the natural environment and, of course, keep it warm,” according to the Owl Research Institute.

To keep warm and blend in with its natural habitat, owls use their feather colors, according to the Owl Research Institute.

Owls may hide in plain sight using more than just their feathers. Other methods exist for them to hide.

“A lot of owls stand tall and wind their feathers in tightly, which makes them look thinner and less noticeable.”

“To stay hidden, owls lift the white plumage that encircles their beaks.”

Owls have exceptional camouflage skills, allowing them to evade predators and even skilled nature photographers.