Posted By: Gulo
Photo Phriday 70 - 12/02/22 03:18 PM
I've had occasion to work with and photograph many species of owls. They've always fascinated me. With the exception of the Great Horned Owl, they don't compete with us to a great extent for the critters we raise (chickens in our yards) or the critters we hunt and trap. The Great Horned Owl, however, is certainly known to kill chickens, house cats, mink, marten, muskrats, pheasants, squirrels, quail, and a whole host of other critters.
Boreal owl. Vole eater.
Great gray owl. Despite its large size, pretty much lives on voles.
Great horned owl. The "ultimate predator?" If there's a critter out there under 2 pounds, great horned owls probably kill and eat them.
Northern hawk-owl. Mice and voles.
Snowy owl. Lemmings and voles.
Looking forward to Sharon's contribution. Bedazzle us Sharon!
Jack
Boreal owl. Vole eater.
Great gray owl. Despite its large size, pretty much lives on voles.
Great horned owl. The "ultimate predator?" If there's a critter out there under 2 pounds, great horned owls probably kill and eat them.
Northern hawk-owl. Mice and voles.
Snowy owl. Lemmings and voles.
Looking forward to Sharon's contribution. Bedazzle us Sharon!
Jack