For three weeks we have been at Bentsen Palm Village RV Resort and observing
a Great Horned Owl nest. It's located so we can see it from our "dining room".
We have been hearing them nightly and fortunately seeing them during the day.
Male Great Horned Owl
Female GHO
Female blending in on the nest on the side of a palm tree.
When she leaves we see two little downy owlets.
Mom coming in with prey for breakfast.
Looks like she caught a rabbit.
Mom tears up the food and little ones are hungry.
Growing fast,
We notice daily growth.
Mom naps, owlets observe all the people coming to see them
Great Horned stares down brave N. Mockingbird
Yawning!
Adult tearing up prey
Taking off for the nest
Door Dash delivery arrives
Owlets developing fast, feather tracts - wings, tail, then head
Exercising wings
Dad on radio tower, waiting for dusk to hunt.
Next door at Bentsen State Park is the small McCall's race of the Eastern Screech Owl
Ty had 19 calling on his walk in the dark to the hawk tower.
At the entrance to the park, Elf Owls have nested in this utility pole for many years
The Elf Owl is 5 and 1/4 inches tall, our smallest owl.
Our new birding friend David with special camera and lens was able to get and share this close up.
Next week's blog will cover hawk watch and wrap-up our time in South Texas.
❤️ Love & Prayers 🙏
Ty & Ida Baumann
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