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Hooters....otherwise known as the owl's nest

Situated off a country road,through a 4 strand barbed wire fence and deep in a stand of tall poplar trees,50 plus feet in the air is this hawk's nest conveniently taken over by this mother owl and her two babies.
I'm watching you......
I'm watching you......		 First sighting....the mother
First sighting....the mother		 First the one baby peeks out while mother keeps a watchful eye...
First the one baby peeks out while mother keeps a watchful eye...		 The second baby owl begins to stir...
The second baby owl begins to stir...
...and then baby #2 peeked out as well
...and then baby #2 peeked out as well		 Mom and babies
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It's all in the way you hold your mouth....
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Robert D. McAlpine24-May-2009 01:28
Nice gallery of a Great Horned Owl family - well done!
Lisa W.20-Jun-2008 13:32
Love this gallery and it's title.
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