Today’s Owl Photos

O-2, on the right, possible eye problem?

As you can see, looks like O-2, the smaller of the two owlets, may have a problem with its right eye. Hard to tell, actually; it could be just a minor problem. We'll see in a few days if there's any change.

Both these guys spend most of their day out on the branch now. Both appear to be developing normally with the exception of O-2's eye problem.

Mom perched high above her two branchers.

O-1 out on a branch, O-2 in the nest.

Owl Update

Beautiful day today, temperature in the 70's, clear sky, light breeze.  The babies are getting bigger, almost outgrowing the nest.  They haven't branched yet but I'm expecting them to any day now.  O-2, on the right, is the shy one peeking around the corner at the action down on the ground.

O-1 is on the left, O-2 on the right.

Life is Good

Perfect day, temperature in the 70's, wind calm, sky crystal clear. All is well in the owl world today. Mom could hardly keep her eyes open.

O-1 on the left and O-2.

Owl Update

Got some better photos of the babies today around noon. Looks like there are just two this year. Click on the images for a larger version.

Mom and two babies...

Mom seemed pretty relaxed with me taking photos, I think she must be getting used to it after several years now. It amazes me that the flash doesn't seem to bother them at all. It really lights up their retinas and I have to process for red-eye, especially for the adults. She was mostly dozing off or just ignoring me.

Great Horned Owlets

Mom got off her nest for a while around 4 this afternoon and for the first time I was able to see two chicks peeking out over the rim of the hollow.  So I was able to get a couple of shots on the fly and not disturb them too much.

Two young owlets take their first peeks at the world around them.

Mom was on a branch just above the nest keeping a wary eye on me: