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Great Horned Owl

Bubo virginianus

Photo by TanyaGuiler
Published on Project Noah
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26.1329, -80.1385

Spotting Video

Field Notes

Description:

Three fledgling Great Horned Owls, their parents nearby. Their father had just left them with a snack. The video of them playing with their food.

Habitat:

Hardwood Hammock, wetlands, marsh.

Notes:

These three are approximately one month old.

Reference Links:

Great Horned Owl (Bubo virginianus), Great Horned Owl

Species ID Suggestions

Comments (6)
National Wildlife Federation
wow, they're so little! Great horned owls can hear a mouse step on a twig from 75 feet away! isn't that amazing? Thanks for sharing!
KarenL
Wonderful spot! Welcome to Project Noah Tanya!
ChristyHolland
Awww...they're so cute! Beautiful spotting and nice shots!

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PublishedMarch 7, 2012

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