Coronavirus has made for a strange spring. Many Moms out there will not be able to see their children on Mother’s Day because of “Shelter in Place” directives in place around the world. Thankfully, over the past two days Mom Great Horned Owl has had some quality time in the sun with her owlets … at least I think it’s quality time! However, just like families everywhere sometimes siblings get in fights and are not perfectly behaved. As Molly and I look back over the years we prefer to remember the perfect moments, but the reality is sometimes different. Mom Great Horned Owl perfectly understands this dichotomy.
Happy Mother’s Day Everyone!
In recognition of Molly … my wife … Mom / Grammy to three kids and six grandchildren. See her post via Molly’s Superior Footprints Blog titled a “Wake-Up Call“. Non birding spouses will appreciate reading her post. Molly is NOT a birder, yet I phoned her at 6 am this past Sunday morning when she was still in bed! As I said … learn more.
Family Portrait of Great Horned Mom and her Triplets!
Mom giving the children a “good talking to”!
Children … cute … what we prefer to remember!
Reality!
Finally … often Mom just needs a break!
Videos from the past two mornings …
Squirrel! (video link for email subscribers)
Crow Attack (video link for email subscribers)
Sibling Shove (video link for email subscribers)
Family Time Supervised by Mom (video link for email subscribers)
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Rich..two comments..how could you coexist with a non-birder??Cant believe your wife hasnt become one in light of your exploits!!!Second comment is didnt you say you believed one of these owlets diiiiiiiiiiied during a stint of bad weather inMarch?? Glad to see they all survived
Rich — I may have missed your blog post…. But did you locate the third owlet after the rain storm disaster?
Thanks, Jeannette
I had mentioned in a comment response that I had found the chick which I had feared was dead, but had not specifically called it out in a blog post.
thank you so very much, rich, for all your work with these owlets and their parents. my life has been enriched with your observations and photographs of these precious creatures. i’m so grateful for you sharing your work and the owls with all of us.