Great Horned Owl fledgling in Glacier County, Montana – Nikon D200, tripod mounted, f6.3, 1/320, ISO 400, +0.3 EV, Nikkor 200-400mm VR with 1.4x TC at 272mm, natural light, not baited or called in
This fledgling Great Horned Owl was photographed in the month of June in Glacier County, Montana in the window of an old granary. The strong winds in northern Montana have pushed the granary to a slant. Even at this young age the horns of the owlet were visible. Looking at this young Great Horned Owl I can visualize what it will look like as an adult and earns the nickname “Tiger of the Sky”.
Currently throughout the breeding range of Great Horned Owls the owls have either begun to nest or have nested already. Great Horned Owls have a large range and are found in the U.S., Canada and Central America. Great Horned Owls can begin breeding as early as November in Florida and as late as May in the most northern part of their range.
Life is good.
Mia
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Outstanding image, Mia!
Thank you Sally, I love those Owls.
Super photograph! We’re hearing a lot of owls (Barred and Great Horned) early in the mornings but finding them (so far) has been a challenge.
I hope you find the owls soon Wally! Thanks for commenting.
Love the picrure keep the owls coming.
Thanks Lauren!
Gorgeous image Mia! The light, the composition and of course, the Great Horned Owl, still with some of that cute owlet fuzz on its head!
Don’t you just love that owlet fuzz Larry! I know I do. Thanks for your comment.
Gorgeous shot Mia!
Thanks Laurence!
Excellent capture! I love the wood panels and window framing the beautiful owl.
Thanks Julie, I love all the old wood too.
What beautiful light and plumage!
Thank you Maria
Beautiful image of the Great Horned Owl.
Thanks Bob, I do love the owls.
Neat find, Mia! Love the way it’s sitting in the window frame.
Thank you Tami
What a lovely image Mia! They are cute buggers but mighty hunters for sure!
Thanks Sherry!
Textures and patterns… the envy of artists everywhere…. What an absolutely perfect photograph this is!!! We not only have been given the gift of your wonderful artist’s eye… but so many great facts and information about the species that can’t be found in most guide books. Mia you surely are a national treasure! We are all in your debt.
Thank you Merrill, I am humbled by your words.
Great photo! The wood and the window offer an excellent background.
Thanks Sam, old wood; even though it is the hand of man, makes for a gorgeous setting for owl images.
Oh, Mia! That is so beautiful!!!
Thank you Judy
Very cool sighting! Lucky you!
Thanks Eileen!
Amazing portrait Mia !
Thank you John, these fledglings won my heart.