Great Horned Owls

[Bolohead]

They are both Great Horned owls; male and female. They have probabaly set up a nesting territory as they will start to lay eggs in the next 6-8 weeks. If I had to take a guess, the female is on the right as owls exhibit reverse sexual dimorphism - the males are smaller than the females.

[Switchy]

Totally Sweet,  Used to have a couple that lived in a road sign along a interstate where I lived .  Owls in the the Native Relgion are a sign of Death , but I love them    Beautiful creatures and thanks for sharing Bro..

[Crusher0209]

I love seeing pics of owls they are one of my favorite birds. I think you are correct about males being smaller can't remember exactly. Very nice to see though thanks for posting this

[Bolohead]

Thank you 

[OzSly]

You have done it again J_B mate, super photos. Love the sharpness of the photos.

They look evil lol.

Where do Great Horned Owls build their nest??........... anywhere they want! 

[Bolohead]

OzSly ~ The great horned owl, actually will take over nest other large birds build.

[OzSly]

oooooooo and nasty too  lol

Thanks for the info J_B

[BillOnBass]

Cool picture!  I haven't seen an owl up close in a very long time.  Where are they perched in this pic?

[Bolohead]

Cool picture!  I haven't seen an owl up close in a very long time.  Where are they perched in this pic?

These are perched in a very old barn, south of Kalispell, MT

[Switchy]

OzSly ~ The great horned owl, actually will take over nest other large birds build.

So these Horney little guys, do they like to fight, they must if they steal nests. LOL

[Bolohead]

Hawaiian culture say the owl is the protector, but some Native American culture say different.  I will hold to my Hawaiian side of the culture, its all good 

[Switchy]

Hawaiian culture say the owl is the protector, but some Native American culture say different.  I will hold to my Hawaiian side of the culture, its all good 

Yes my friend I would also.  I guess , I look at them as a beautiful animal.  And also very interesting.  Where I lived prior to where I am now , I had to big Owl's on a large sign that were there for sometime I used to set on my deck and chat with them.  That was 3 years ago and I am still here.  Yes as you say its all good 

[Crusher0209]

Hawaiian culture say the owl is the protector, but some Native American culture say different.  I will hold to my Hawaiian side of the culture, its all good 

Yes my friend I would also.  I guess , I look at them as a beautiful animal.  And also very interesting.  Where I lived prior to where I am now , I had to big Owl's on a large sign that were there for sometime I used to set on my deck and chat with them.  That was 3 years ago and I am still here.  Yes as you say its all good 

Have to agree with you there they are beautiful animal and are very interesting for sure. Owls are said to be one of the smartest animals if I remember correctly and are known for their wisdom 

[Bolohead]

[Crusher0209]

Now that is funny J_B