Owls

At our stay at Sheep Mountain Lodge, our hosts informed us that they had a Boreal Owl nest nearby. We of course went to see it that evening; and we began the next day by checking it again, and then proceeded to a nearby campground where there was a Great Gray Owl nest. On the way we also saw a Northern Hawk Owl. All three of these owls in a span of a few hours! I never thought that would be repeated after Duluth.

Boreal Owl
Boreal Owl Boreal Owl

Northern Hawk Owl
Northern Hawk Owl

The Great Gray Owl nest was on this witch's broom on a spruce.
Great Gray Owl

The young had been out of the nest for four days.
Great Gray Owl Great Gray Owl

This Great Gray Owl lived up to its reputation of being pretty unconcerned about nearby humans.
Great Gray Owl Great Gray Owl

Almost too close for a scope.
Great Gray Owl



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