Yesterday I posted a picture of the Great Horned Owl and her two owlets. Typical of babies, the little owls napped right through their photo opp, but when I returned to check on them this afternoon, they were awake.
Their nest is at the top of a broken off tree, and it doesn’t look very cozy to me, but it is perfectly camouflaged for the little family. As you can see, the babies are growing rapidly, and it’s a tight squeeze for Momma and the two owlets to sit side-by-side.
Here’s a closeup of the larger owlet. He really takes up more than his share of the space in the nest. Maybe Momma will be relieved when they have fledged. What do you think?
I thought the owlets would be cute, and I was surprised at their features. They look almost human, in a weird sort of way, but I wouldn’t call them cute. What do you think?
SEEN ALONG THE TRAIL 
Gosh, it does look like a human face peering out from under all those feathers, which looks like a fur coat! I was going to say cute but then I looked again.. not cute more gargoylely that’s not even a word but hey 😉
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It may not be a word, but I agree. I’ve seen gargoyles on old buildings that look just like that. Thanks for the comparison.
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Simply amazing, Skip! The babies do have a human quality in their eyes don’t they? Glorious captures of this little family!!
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Thanks, Terri. There is a sort of human quality there, I think. Although, as seasiangirl pointed out, they ((especially the bigger one) do resemble gargoyles.
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This is perfect camouflage! I love the next to the last shot best, with Mama gazing straight at the camera, babies snoozing and the play of light and shadow of the tree.
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Thanks, Eliza. I felt fortunate to get that shot because the light isn’t usually the best under all those trees. Yes, the camouflage is amazing. There couldn’t be a better blend.
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Fascinating is perhaps a better description. When it comes to cute, ducklings and goslings win the prize.
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I definitely agree with you, Laurie. They aren’t cute in my mind, but they are definitely interesting.
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Nice, that you have such place where owls nest! Beautiful pictures looks like art.
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Thank you for that thoughtful comment. I am very fortunate to live so close to this park.
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What delightful captures – lucky you!
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Thank you, Joanne. Seeing the owls was a real treat.
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