For the last while my focus has been on Snowy Owls. Only because there has been literally no sightings of Great Grays or Hawk Owls.
It may very well be one of those years were locating them will be difficult,
With some recent heavier snowfalls this may be what is required to bring them out along the roadways.
There is plenty of time yet but it’s time to switch up the game plan and search for Great Grays.
You never know just when they will take off.
Over the years I’ve learned that there are a couple of indications that they are ready to go.
It’s all about what to watch for…first comes the crouch then the lift off.
Looking ahead…before I know it the Great Horned Owls will be nesting. This can take place anywhere from mid February onwards.
The Horned Owls are the earliest of nesters that we have…so come Feb I’ll be checking on abandoned nests that had been built by hawks and crows since owls don’t build their own nests.