Sunday June 6th, the Baby Great Horned Owl, now approximately 4 weeks old was banded. On the first attempt the mother flew in and was not letting anyone near that baby. Fisher attempted to go up, but had to back down when the mother refused to get off the nest. Finally the mother flew off the nest and Fisher, decked out in protective gear went up and got the baby. A size 9 lock on band was used and from that it was determined the baby is a female. Females have larger legs and the size 8 band usually used on males would not fit. The baby was banded #59953411 or 4-11 (Info) for short! The baby was then returned to the nest. But it doesn't end there...... Stay tuned for the next chapter in this story.............to be continued!!