My Great Horned Owlets are growing fast. About one week ago I could barely see them in the nest. Now, by 3:15 pm … long before sunset … both parents were hunting to satisfy their demands for food. I remember my own Mom claiming I was a bottomless pit when came to eating. The twins are similar, and always want to eat.
Momma Owl coming back from a hunt. Which way do you think the wind is blowing?
Guard Duty …
The other reason for the earlier than normal hunting may be our ugly weather. Today is finally dry without fog or high winds … much better hunting conditions.
This morning I took time off from the owls to check local ponds. The number of waterfowl is still not large, but I did enjoy seeing Mr. and Mrs. Bufflehead. They are an early migrant as they will nest near the Arctic Ocean.
Yup, a reverse in our Spring weather. Fun to see those owl babies.
this made the day, rich. thanks so much for checking on them and reporting back.
when i think of the buffleheads now heading so far north… i am in total awe