Today starts my official owlet countdown. I found this year’s nest Feb. 21st and watched the Great Horned Owls mate after sunset. The female was on the nest by the next morning, which would be about one month ago. Cornell’s eBird site says eggs hatch after 30-37 days.
Given today is my own birthday, why not start the official watch today?! It can be a week or more before owlets appear from underneath the mom. Thus, the next few days which include freezing rain and snow are unlikely to yield any owlet sightings.
These images were taken this morning. You may need to maximize the mom’s photo to see her … well hidden. This is actually the first day I have seen anything but her tail feathers. Might there be some hatched owlets underneath her staying warm??!
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Momma Owl
Poppa Owl
happy birthday and so happy you’re watching the nest!
Have a very Happy Birthday! Love all your posts!
Happy birthday Rich! Looking forward to seeing the 2021 owlets.
Happy Birthday Rich and thanks for all the great posts.