I saw 2 different Owls in a tree and was unable to get the angle on them for a good shot. The first one was all brown and flew off the second I moved 1 step. This one flew off within 3 frames. Can anyone help to identify it? I am just curious about it.
Posted by George Hager on January 6, 2007 at 2:28 AM
That would be a great horned owl. Probably a pair looking for a nest site as they nest very early in the year.
You may want to re-visit that area often over the next couple of months. There is likely a nest nearby. As George said, GHO's mate early - they choose their mate in November/December, the female will be sitting on eggs in March and chicks appear in April. All depending on where you live, of course. Plan to visit at dusk and just before dawn and you'll see them more - males often use the same perch day after day while loafing.
Thank You for the information I kind of though it was a GHO but was not positive. Very cool if anyone lives down by Alamosa I will tell you where you can find them to keep track of them.
Posted by Todd Caudle on January 6, 2007 at 9:18 PM
...males often use the same perch day after day while loafing.
Amen to that! (reaches for remote, turns up volume on Cowboys/Seahawks game)
Posted by Scott Borger on January 6, 2007 at 11:08 PM
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