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Great Horned Owls "2006"

On Feb. 15th.2006...A Great Horned Owl found nesting.
March 12th...an owlet can be observed...then shortly after a second owlet is observed. They are said to be 4-5 weeks old...in the first photos taken. Over the next few weeks many trips to the nest location has enabled me to photo the progress of this pair of "Great Horned Owlets"

...It is believed that this is the earliest known hatched Great Horned Owlets in Manitoba history...

April 1st...the oldest owlet has now fledged...leaving the youngest still perched in the nest tree.
April 6th...the youngest owlet perched alone in the nest tree.
April 8th...the youngest owlet now has fledged...the nesting tree is empty.
April 12th...The Great Horned Owlets...together again...perched in the late day sun...under Mom's watchfull eye.
April 16th...unable to locate any Great Horned Owls...
April 17th...unable to locate any Great Horned Owls...
April 18th...I walked the trees for the last time today...I knew the day would come when they would move on. I was fortunate to have had the opportunity to view and photo one of Natures Great Owls and Owlets.
...Hope you have enjoyed...
Proud Mamma
Proud Mamma
Proud Mamma
Proud Mamma
can see two owlets
can see two owlets
March 12th.
March 12th.
March 18th.
March 18th.
March 19th.
March 19th.
March 19th.
March 19th.
climbing
climbing
redeye
redeye
wink
wink
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Img_0060-1
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Img_0016-1
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Img_0014-1
getting friendly
getting friendly
April 6th.
April 6th.
April 6th.
April 6th.
April 6th.
April 6th.
April 8th.
April 8th.
April 8th.
April 8th.
April 8th.
April 8th.
April 8th.
April 8th.
April 8th.
April 8th.
Owlets April 12.jpg
Owlets April 12.jpg
...Sears Portrait...
...Sears Portrait...
April 12th.jpg
April 12th.jpg
Mrs. GHO
Mrs. GHO