I got to thinking the same thing--if they really want to prove this, don't show us the picture--show us the specimen! Mary Beth Stowe McAllen, TX _www.miriameaglemon.com_ (http://www.miriameaglemon.com/) In a message dated 7/13/2012 6:41:22 A.M. Central Daylight Time, dawgler@xxxxxxxxx writes: Howdy Texbirders I would have found the "news" spot regarding a super-sized owl much more interesting, if the news media had commented on the men holding the owl and had they killed it, which we know is illegal. Now, how many locals will be out controlling Lechuza populations so the these monsters don't start carrying away small children. Ha! Dennis wet West Houston soggy Harris County -- W. Dennis Shepler