They’re back! Great Horned Owls return to nest for the season
I've been keeping an eye on a local Great Horned Owl nest but hadn't seen any activity this year. As mating season has already started I was concerned the pair…
Great Horned Owl squints against the bright sun
This owl and its mate have been hanging out in a tree near a friend's house in a suburb of Denver. Since they are so used to being around people,…
Who’s down there?
"Who's down there?" A Great Horned Owl in suburban Denver, Colorado keeps a close watch on the photographer. This owl had extraordinarily bright yellow, piercing eyes. It and its mate…
Neighborhood watch
One of two Great Horned Owls that have taken up residency in a Denver area suburb. Taken on December 3, this one was keeping an eye on me but also…
That sun is bright!
For a night owl accustomed to the dark, the early morning sun can perhaps be a bit bright. Certainly that would appear to be the case for this Great Horned…
Owl gets it backwards
There is an old Irish saying about having the wind at your back and the sun in your face. Apparently this Great Horned Owl prefers it the other way. A…