Great Horned Owl nest & run in with a Peregrine Falcon

More owl images: http://kristenwestlake.net/fk0
As I awaited, hoping to see more of the three young owls together an incredible turn of events occurred. A loud squawking sound came from a home antenna not far from the nest. The bird making the noise was a peregrine falcon who squawked some more before bolting from his post to do continuous fly - bys at the owl nest. The concerned Great Horned Owl mother swooped into her nest from a nearby tree to protect her three youngsters. The falcon continued to fly by the nest, hover and then head back to his perch on the antennae. This squawking and fly by behavior lasted for more than an hour until the sun set and the falcon quit his pursuit - at least until another day.

Category:

Pets & Animals

Tags:

• owls
• owl
• great horned owl
• peregrine falcon
• owl defending nest
• owlets

[wisconsinphotos]

thank you everyone for your comments. :)

[Yojimbot1]

I've seen this behavior in peregrines before...although it was against Redtailed hawks. It means there's a recently fledged peregrine eyas in the area and to stay away.

[auzi18]

Two of the coolest raptors.

[stephenjones102]

Some great pics! Thanks for posting!

[Edinwildlifetog]

@raptorperegrine Actually Owls are more hunters than scavengers. You should perhaps learn about them :O)

[Edinwildlifetog]

@TheGoogler77 That was a bit harsh.

[TheGoogler77]

@Edinwildlifetog now you're being creepy.....like the owls you love so much.

[Edinwildlifetog]

@TheGoogler77 Perhaps...

[TheGoogler77]

@Edinwildlifetog for what?

[Edinwildlifetog]

@TheGoogler77 Thanks :O)

[TheGoogler77]

@Edinwildlifetog Whatever makes you feel better. 

[Edinwildlifetog]

Awesome encounters!

[Edinwildlifetog]

@TheGoogler77 I think you actually do like them,you are just seeking attention... poor thing you!