This morning I heard a sound that I have never heard in my Colorado backyard. For reference, I live in North Fort Collins. I really live in between Fort Collins and Wellington. I’ve lived in this house for two years. For the first time, around 3:30 a.m., I heard an owl.
I was pumped.
Later in the day, my girlfriend sent me a picture of a new nest in a neighbor’s tree. She managed to identify that the owl was a Great Horned Owl. These owls are huge and have a wingspan of five feet. This owl is by far the largest in Colorado. They also happen to be the most common.
Why the Great Horned Owls Are Making More Appearances
Expect to see more Great Horned Owls in Colorado. Right now is when the Great Horned Owl will typically breed. They are building nests and new generations. The Great Horned Owl’s mating season is in January and February…