From my back porch last night, I heard a male Great Horned Owl "hooing." in
the distance. It was about 1:00 a.m.
Typically, it's the Barred Owl that holds court here in and around my
property. We have Barred owlets every summer and any time of year adults
will often hang out near my back yard, to the consternation of my dog Pip.
So I'm a bit surprised to hear Great Horneds somewhat "sharing" the
territory. Is this common?
I'm also interested in why Aug. 31/September 1 should get these owls
singing. Is it early courtship? A calling out to family groups? Or simply
enjoying the Blue Moon (celestial body, not beer).
Fred Burggraf
Southeast Charles County
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