It is time for Great Horned Owls to look for some previously-occupied nest real estate – usually made by Red-Tailed hawks, Bald Eagles, herons, or squirrels – and settle down to lay eggs. Great Horned Owls mate for life, and their courtship happens in the depths of winter. As the largest owl in Colorado – and the largest “tufted” owl in North America – this serious predator can generally do what it wants. In fact, its nickname is the “Tiger Owl”.
110: Great Horned Owl
110: Great Horned Owl
110: Great Horned Owl
It is time for Great Horned Owls to look for some previously-occupied nest real estate – usually made by Red-Tailed hawks, Bald Eagles, herons, or squirrels – and settle down to lay eggs. Great Horned Owls mate for life, and their courtship happens in the depths of winter. As the largest owl in Colorado – and the largest “tufted” owl in North America – this serious predator can generally do what it wants. In fact, its nickname is the “Tiger Owl”.