There were no new intakes last week, so the nestling great horned owl is currently the only bird at LWR.
Given the outlandish size of the bird’s feet, even for a great horned, I’m leaning toward this being a female. I mean, she’s got gunboats for feet. But I haven’t yet managed a good, clear shot of those clodhoppers.
She’s eating well and full of attitude, all bad. She’s even started some limited self-feeding, although she still hasn’t quite figured out how the feet play into eating. I’m not surprised; she probably scares herself every time she lifts a foot and then takes a gander at that huge thing right at her face...
Anyway, you get an update full of photos of Miss Attitude!
Given the outlandish size of the bird’s feet, even for a great horned, I’m leaning toward this being a female. I mean, she’s got gunboats for feet. But I haven’t yet managed a good, clear shot of those clodhoppers.
She’s eating well and full of attitude, all bad. She’s even started some limited self-feeding, although she still hasn’t quite figured out how the feet play into eating. I’m not surprised; she probably scares herself every time she lifts a foot and then takes a gander at that huge thing right at her face...
Anyway, you get an update full of photos of Miss Attitude!
And I’m a bit late in reminding y’all, but the Great Backyard Bird Count started Friday, Feb. 18, and runs through tomorrow, Feb. 21. Details can be found on the GBBC website: https://www.birdcount.org/participate/?utm_campaign=GBBC%202022&utm_source=email&utm_content=email2
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