The back feathers of a great horned owl are all that is seen as it hunkers down in its nest. (© Tony's Takes)
The back feathers of a great horned owl are all that is seen as it hunkers down in its nest. (© Tony’s Takes)

Whoohoo (or hoo, hoo!)! I suspected she was in there and last weekend I finally got a wee bit of a glimpse of her to verify. To the naked eye you wouldn’t see her but using my camera I was able to pick out what appears to be her back. Above, higher in an adjacent tree, dad was keeping close watch with his usual ‘happy’ face on. I’m looking forward to seeing more of these two – and their little ones – in the coming months.

Mama great horned owl sits on the eggs while dad scowls keeping watch
A great horned owl stays well-concealed near its nest. (© Tony’s Takes)
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