Earlier this spring at a Great Horned Owl location the setup was perfect. In an industrial part of the city owlets where perched in the trees next to a parking lot of a business. Appeared that they had become accustom to vehicles in the lot…unaware of the adult until she turned around since I was focused on the owlets.
Then it was a case of who is watching who.
Very common sight to see when Swainson as well as other raptures are in flight…Red-winged Blackbirds, Eastern and Western Kingbirds will often harass these much larger birds.
They will often do the same if a raptor is perched some where.
Most exciting year at the summer place in Gimli these past few months and much to look forward to next year. Now with a second pair of Osprey and a good start to a nest site as well the Eagles nest.
Watching these two siblings interacting at the nest prior to fledging was always a great way to spend an afternoon.