Great horned owl stands out against spring snow
A fun encounter with this normally nocturnal creature. A friend and I spotted it as it took flight and landed in this spot during our recent spring snowstorm. Thankfully, it…
A pair of great horned owl owlets for Twofer Tuesday
There they are! My first look at these little cuties. Two weekends ago on my visit they insisted on staying hunkered down and out of sight. When I first arrived…
Great horned owl’s plumage blends well but those eyes draw attention
The handsome man-of-the-nest decided to make himself available for pictures for the first time in weeks. His and his mate’s nest are well concealed and a good ways off, preventing…
Mama great horned owl is all eyes from her nest
Saturday I went and checked on my local great horned owl pair. The female was definitely sitting up higher in her tree cavity nest, leading me to believe she may…
Great horned owl standing watch
Another picture of the male from this local nest. Here, he finally gets a break from the kestrels that had been pestering him but he is wide-eyed keeping an eye…
Great horned owl on a return flight to its home
Earlier this week you saw mama from this spot. Here is a good look at dad. I have been watching this nest for years now and this year, interestingly enough,…