Great Horned Owl Tree Up for Day
Jan 24, 2021 14:21:21 #
After a night at the duck dive bars, this Great Horned found a secluded resting perch for the day. Hidden. First and second pictures are cropped and enlarged via Photoshop. Third is not shopped-enlarged pic of the tree branch thicket with a 500mm telephoto. Now, mentally zoom out to eye view and imagine scanning the trees for a bump on a branch that didn't grow naturally. I know the owl(s) hang in this section of woods so I am always scanning for what's unnatural, out of place. Found him this morning. I have another couple dozen pics to process to see if I have better ones.
Jan 24, 2021 14:42:50 #
Jan 24, 2021 14:50:49 #
Nitroclimber
Loc: Nebraska
Nice catch 1FTR! I like the natural look. Keep watching as you may be onto a February hatch! Great fun to watch them grow up in your favorite Great Horned Owl tree. It kept me sane last spring!
Jan 24, 2021 16:17:20 #
Jan 25, 2021 12:15:17 #
Nitroclimber
Loc: Nebraska
Keep your eyes open for a nest - they often take over a crows nest. Mom would be sitting on the nest. It would be pretty easy to find while the tree does not have leaves and it is obvious that you are a good spotter! Mom will stay with the nest until jr is ready to fledge.
Jan 25, 2021 12:21:38 #
Nitroclimber
Loc: Nebraska
You might go to this post to see what a fledgling looks like: https://www.uglyhedgehog.com/t-640811-1.html
and I have a number of other posts regarding Great Horned Owls.
and I have a number of other posts regarding Great Horned Owls.
Jan 25, 2021 14:54:36 #
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