Yup … today is July 1st, and as of this morning I have now been privileged to watch Hoot and her Great Horned Owl family during six different months. I first spied “Mom” on the nest back on February 8th. Thus, while not yet six months in total duration … in six different months. Investing the time during the the dark cold nights of January when I hiked through knee deep snow triangulating their nest has really paid off. It has been a treat.

These first set of images were taken last night. I am becoming convinced that “the duo” which I often seen together are “boys”. These two owls are slightly smaller (indicative of male Great Horned Owls), and rarely hang out with Hoot … the biggest of the triplets, which should indicate a female owl.

June 30th … Sunset with the Guys!

Movies! (video links for email subscribers: one | two)

July 1st … Sunrise with Hoot! (watching crows in second image)