It is that time of year when the owls are starting to get frisky and preparing to settle down for the spring. I checked my favorite local nest on Sunday and was happy to find the pair napping after a night of hunting. Naturally, only one was willing to give me a clear shot. Last year I first saw the female in the nest the first week of February so we will see when she takes up residence this year.
Owls nest earlier than most other birds as, since they don’t build their own nests and usually take over those previously built by other raptors, they stake their claim early. This pair, however, has little to worry about as the previous spot they used is a tree cavity so there likely isn’t any interest from neighbors. I did get some cool, individual shots of this pair and will share them later.
