The Cornell School of Ornithology wanted to study and learn how North American birds reacted to this week’s eclipse. Would Amy, Momma Great Horned Owl who lives near Lake Superior think night was near and start her evening hoot / hunt? We will never know!

Day #6 (since Easter Morning first appearance)

The days leading up to the eclipse were warm and sunny.

The owlets now may be left by themselves while both parents hunt at sunrise and sunset. Momma tends to still be nearby on guard duty. She returns to the nest later each morning. These are still young owlets.

Day #8 ( since Easter Morning first appearance)

Lake Superior decided Cornell did NOT need to study Great Horned Owls! Rain reigned supreme, and Amy needed to keep her owlets warm and dry.

Eclipse Day Storm (owlet under Momma owl)

The Movie (video link for email subscribers)

I am still amazed with this nest. The fact that I have been able to see right into the nest and even directly underneath Momma Owl is is stupefying.