I went out in my backyard to do a few things while the sun was shining. As I went out the door, I seen four crows flying across my yard to the tall trees along my lot line. As I was working, they just kept cawing and would not quit. I thought to myself, maybe there is an owl or something nearby that they don't like. I started to walk across the yard and seen what was bothering them. When I see what it was, I ran as fast I could into the house to grab my camera.
I was able to capture this Great Horned Owl, who was making them so mad. He did not like me so close, and flew to another tree. The second picture shows him in the tree with one of the crows descending down to chase him off. He flew further away in a neighbors tree, but the crows stayed with him and would not give up. The crows cawed loudly at him for over 15 minutes.
Finally, they gave up and left him alone. He was then able to sit high up in a tree enjoying the sun. Later when I looked for him, he had moved on. It made my whole day to see him and get a nice picture.
Finally, they gave up and left him alone. He was then able to sit high up in a tree enjoying the sun. Later when I looked for him, he had moved on. It made my whole day to see him and get a nice picture.
I always investigate when the crows go crazy - have seen some owls and hawks that I might have otherwise overlooked! They go after the eagles and ospreys with very organized precision, too - making a big flying loop of crows that are constantly attacking.
ReplyDeleteThis great horned owl is magnificent!