Great Horned Owls
A young great horned owl peers out from its nest in the hollow of a dead cottonwood tree. The great horned owl is one of the earliest nesting birds in North America, often laying eggs weeks before other raptorial birds. (Kathleen Woodford photos/Mineral Independent)
A great horned owl roosts a few yards away from its nest in the “tall-thin” position, where it sits as erect and slim as possible as a method of camouflage. Generally, they are most active at night and rest during the day. (Kathleen Woodford photos/Mineral Independent)
