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  • Multiple raptor species have been sighted, including great-horned owls and golden eagles.

    Mike Rosso: Browns Canyon Wilderness Study Area 2009

  • In the hayloft above the old bunkroom I find two great-horned owls, presumably scouting the place out for their winter nest.

    grouse Diary Entry grouse 2004

  • Which has been adopted by the resident great-horned owl, who has permanent injuries that prevent her release.

    grouse Diary Entry grouse 2003

  • They have a great-horned owl chick that recently came into their hands.

    grouse Diary Entry grouse 2003

  • The great-horned owl has been hooting outside our house for about ten minutes now.

    grouse Diary Entry grouse 2003

  • And seeing the mother great-horned owl staring right back at you, pinnae alert.

    grouse Diary Entry grouse 2002

  • By the time I sneak up to the window, the great-horned owl flies most of the length of the house (indoors) into the kitchen.

    grouse Diary Entry grouse 2002

  • On the more interesting subject of great-horned owls, they are so far still staying on their nest terrace.

    grouse Diary Entry grouse 2002

  • And a while back, a pair of great-horned owls took to nesting in one of the bell towers.

    grouse Diary Entry grouse 2002

  • And he mentioned the great-horned owls nesting on the hotel.

    grouse Diary Entry grouse 2002

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