Always wonderful to encounter a Great Horned Owl. Never the less one has to keep in mind that these owls have been known to become very aggressive towards humans in order to defend their offspring.
Great Horned Owls can be found in residential areas, city parks, stands of trees, small woodlots where they are able to hunt.
They are fierce predators with great talon strength (not something you want to mess with) that can take large prey like rabbits…even raptors like Peregrines aren’t always safe.
No need for these owls to migrate as they are covered in extremely soft feathers that provides them with insulation for our cold winter weather…as well these soft feathers help them fly very quietly in pursuit of prey.
It’s amazing how they have adapted…with the ability to fly through thick bush/trees without a sound being made.
And no I’ve never had the pleasure of being attacked by a Great Horned Owl…would like to keep it that way.