March 9, 2014 in Great Horned Owl
The female Great Horned Owl continues on the nest located in the Heron Rookery in Methuen by the bike path. She sits low in the nest and stays put through all types of weather. She will get an A+ for her dedication! Stay tuned!
February 24, 2014 in Great Horned Owl
The Great Horned Owl remains on nest with the surrounding snow on the nest melted away after a warm weekend. With egg or eggs laid around second week in February, we hope to see owlets around St. Patrick’s Day in March. Stay tuned!
February 19, 2014 in Great Horned Owl
One of the many exciting signs of spring is finding a Great Horned Owl on nest. These Owls are among the earliest nesting birds in our area. They usually lay eggs somewhere around Feb. 14 and the normal incubation period is approximately 28-30 days. The female performs the incubation duties in all kinds of crazy weather! She may even be found covered with snow as she is most determined to protect her eggs! Stay tuned as we monitor this nest in the Great Blue Heron rookery near the Methuen Rail Trail in Methuen over the next many weeks!!
