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Great Horned Owl encounters do not always result in great images but they remain nevertheless great encounters.
There were three owlets, not two as per the report. This one, being the smallest of the three, stayed separate than the bigger two. The male was actively hunting and the female was keeping a close eye nearby. It was fun to observe the family dynamics/interactions of this aggressive owl species.
However cute they are, I just wish they stayed at the far east. Barred Owls in the west are bad omen for the Spotted Owls.
And here are the troublesome owlets :)
That day they stayed together, so mom was quite happy...
Great Horned Owl / Puchacz Wirginijski (Bubo virginianus).
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Great Horned Owl
Bubo virginianus
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One of last year's youngsters.
23.4.23 UPDATE - Great news from the hide - the owls have nested again this year and the eggs have now hatched. I have very limited availability remaining at the hide for the coming season:
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Sunday 19th May – 2 spaces
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It was getting late (8:26 pm) and the owlets were hungry. They started fussing with each other while waiting for dinner to be served. They are still awkward and so much fun to watch. Taken with Sony a1, Sony 400 f/2.8 lens with 1.4 extender, 1/1000, f/4, ISO 10000 (yep - amazing to get anything at that high ISO)
The Owling Hour is the latest Fenland Wanderer blog post on nickbartrum.com. It's about a magical summer encounter with a beautiful family of barnowls.
From last night - owlets showing beautifully :-)
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Owlet just as our people, each has its own personality (maybe owlet-ality?) Among the five owlets, Alex was the one that I never messed up. Two reasons: one is that he got the worst temper - he wouldn't let me take his picture; second is that he can only perk his right tuft - so I called him "one tuft man"
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Its body is upside down but its head is almost upright.
The owlet hung in this position long enough to cause some concern that it was stuck, like a cat gets stuck in furniture fabric. However, it eventually righted itself without too much effort.
Went back late today to see if I could get some decent shots of the Great Horned Owlets. I met some friends there, and at first only one owlet was visible. The second was not as active and slept a lot. As we watched the active one leap to the back of the nest, the other started to climb onto this branch. He is not quite as big, but he looks great!
As seen in its eucalyptus tree nest in north Walnut Creek, California. The tree branches around the nest seem to add extra protection from unwanted intruders.
Map location is approximate within 1 mile.
This Burrowing Owlet is just getting his air wings and exploring farther from the nest. Owlets seem to be more curious than adults and are interested in exploring their environment and testing their flight abilities. I’ve only seen owlets attempt to balance on the ropes surrounding their nest holes. This little guy walked over to this palm frond and flew to its apex but had a hard time getting any “footing” slipping and sliding until it had enough fun and made it back to the nest. (Athene cunicularia) (Sony a1, 200-600 lens @ 436mm, f/6.3, 1/800 second, ISO 400)
This barred owlet didn't stay on the ground long as it began to use its bill and talons to slowly climb a nearby tree.
This Great Horned Owlet was spotted close to a walking trail early morning so a couple of quick photos and we walked on. Another owlet also on the ground was spotted a short distance away, (a few photos taken). Later we returned on the same path and all three owlets were safely high in a deciduous tree.
Our nature walks take us by this area and we frequently see all three owlets in the same tree with the adults nearby so they seem to be doing well.
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