What a great gift on Easter! New life!

The first Great Horned Owlet appeared this afternoon. It was likely born about eight days ago … perhaps on my own birthday. The sun shone today; the winds were mild and the snows are melting fast in the Northwoods. In short it was a perfect day to make a first appearance in the world. (as a fyi … GHO owlets remain under their Mom for the first 8 to 10 days of their life). This makes the day even better. It is likely another owlet or two are still under Amy. Given the eggs are laid many days apart, the owlets are also born many days apart.

Owlet #1 (and Amy)!

The Easter Movie (video link for email subscribers)

Some more pics …

I know many of my readers are also “friends” with me on Facebook, or follow me on Instagram. To protect the owls, I am not posting to social media at this time. Should you discover the nest, I ask you to also not post to social media. Thanks.