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Observations by species

This page shows all our recorded observations for a particular species. For the common species, we tend to only record the first observation of the year, or anytime we see them doing something interesting.

Great Horned Owl (GHOW)

LocationDescriptionDateComments
HomeAcross dog yard2023-10-05One calling
HomeFlushed on back cabin path2023-07-07Landed on creek height beam
HomeOn creek height beam2023-06-21
HomeFlew across the creek in front of the house2022-05-23
HomeBack cabin2022-03-23Flushed when I opened the cabin door
HomeAcross the creek2021-08-12Pair calling
HomeFlying near bridge2021-06-17
HomeHeard from inside the house2021-04-25Heard only
Goldstream ValleyOn the creek2020-12-15
HomeBirch across slough near dog yard 2020-06-24Harassed by kestrel
HomeNear back cabin2020-06-16Chased by kestrel
HomeFlew over trail, perched next to Nika’s pond2020-05-20
HomeSpruce tree left of red cabin2020-02-23
HomeDead tree behind red cabin2020-02-22Pair
HomeSheared off spruce west of the house2019-04-23
HomeTree stump near slough2019-04-21
HomeDog Island2019-01-19Two calling to each other
HomeTop of dead tree between driveway and creek2018-09-11
HomeNear red cabin2018-09-03Heard only
HomeSpruce tree near red cabin2018-03-06Possibly second bird a bit later on snag behind red cabin
HomeToward David and Jenna''s2018-01-13Heard only
HomeHeard from bridge2017-10-15Heard only
HomeBehind red cabin?2017-02-22Heard only
HomeTall spruce on Dog Island2016-10-10Eating prey
HomeDog island2016-09-26Youngun
HomeOutside the window2016-08-27Heard only
HomeBirch tree between dog yard and slough2015-06-09
HomeTop of spruce across Creek2015-04-01
HomeAcross the Creek2015-03-31I can hear him through the walls
HomeAcross the Creek2015-03-29
HomeSomewhere in the yard2014-09-04Hooting frequently
HomeSpruce tree by red cabin2014-03-06
HomePerched on dead tree near swimming spot2013-06-17
HomeSpruce tree next to red cabin2012-04-19
HomeAcross Creek behind red cabin2012-04-19Heard only
HomeIn birch between dog yard and slough2011-05-26
HomePair in trees between house and back cabin2011-05-01
HomeOn bridge, tree over Creek2011-04-26
HomeIn spruce by red cabin2011-04-17Harassed by grey jay
HomeBent spruce on Dog Island, near nest2011-04-02
HomeOn dead tree behind red cabin2011-04-01
HomeSpruce tree across Creek from red cabin2011-03-20Calling with the brief trumpeting noise to another, also hooting and a high pitched screech
HomeOn favorite tree by red cabin2011-03-20
HomeUsual tree2011-03-13
HomeSpruce near red cabin2011-02-02Pair
HomeBehind red cabin on bank2010-07-11
HomeSitting on the bridge2010-06-04
HomeIn spruce tree at NW of red cabin2010-04-25
HomeNest near back cabin; top of tree across Creek2010-04-24Two owls: watched one eat a squirrel / hare, traded calls with each other
HomeAcross the creek2010-02-20Heard only
HomeIn a spruce tree (see photos)2009-10-18
HomeIn spruce tree next to red cabin2009-03-09TWO birds
HomeMiddle of a spruce tree next to the red cabin2009-03-03
HomeIn woods behind house2009-02-05Heard two birds duetting
HomeFlew from the bridge, behind the red cabin and across the dog yard2008-09-22
HomeIn the trees to the south2008-09-13Heard only
HomeTop of spruce tree on Dog Island2008-03-05Seen mating

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