We are happy to report that the Great Horned Owl nest near Boulder which we first mentioned April, has produced two active, thriving branchers!
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| Great Horned Owl owlet "brancher" |
We've been watching them whenever we are in the area, or if necessary, make an excuse to go to the area to check in on them. (-:
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| Great Horned Owl brancher |
On our last visit in mid-May, Mama Owl fended off a raccoon. The raccoon was actually no where near the branchers, but clearly she did not want him anywhere remotely near her babies.
After she landed again in another nearby tree, a grackle started harassing her for no apparent reason -- maybe a nearby nest?
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| Raccoon scurrying away after being buzzed by Mama Owl |
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| Mama Owl getting buzzed by a grackle |
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| Mama Owl in a calmer moment |
so cute!
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