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Great Horned Owlet

Bubo virginianus

Photo by Skunkroot
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Field Notes

Description:

Great Horned Owl - owlet spotted alone in a tree near its nest. There are three owlets, between 8-10 weeks old, which are alongside the Audubon Trail section of the Colorado River Trail in Grand Junction, Colorado.

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Bubo virginianus (Gmelin, 1788), Great Horned Owl

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Comments (3)
ChristyHolland
Hey there...the Raptors of Colorado mission is now Raptors of North America...I'd love you to add your raptor photos to it! http://www.projectnoah.org/missions/8627557
ChristyHolland
Awwwww...so cute! I've created a new "Raptors of Colorado" mission - would love you to join! Here's the link: http://www.projectnoah.org/missions/8627557
ceherzog
cute...he already has his little ears!

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PublishedMay 15, 2011

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