Backyard and Beyond

Starting out from Brooklyn, an amateur naturalist explores our world.

As John Burroughs said, “The place to observe nature is where you are.”

Owl Update

Has it been that long since I checked in with the local Great Horned Owls?

Evidently. One of the parents was perched beneath the nest the other day.

And in the nest…!

mthew

2 responses to “Owl Update”

  1. Paul Lamb

    I thought all owls were cavity nesters, but one as big as this might have trouble finding cavities to fit.

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    1. mthew

      This particular nest location was first built by Red-tailed Hawks. The owls had it for several years, and then one year there were Red-tails up there again. Then the owls came back.

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