The babies have fledged

In Cape Coral Florida there is a Great Horned Owl pair that had 2 babies. The young ones just fledged this week, and are practicing their take offs and landings to nearby pine trees. Mom and Dad fly over first, and hoot at them to encourage them to fly. It's been a great experience to see this.
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Great series, & I'm envious!

PhotosGuy wrote in post #18277442
Great series, & I'm envious!

Thank you Sir. So far these guys are the highlight of this winter's Florida trip.

Cape Coral is a hike for us.... about 5 hours give or take. I'll make it there one day.

Great series. Owls are amazing. I got a shot of a Barred Owl in our backyard..... and I was hooked. It's cost me a fair amount of money, but bird photography gives me so much pleasure.

Beautiful series, Ian. Will be glad when I can get out with my cameras again. Glad you had a good trip down here this season.

Phoenixkh wrote in post #18277690
Cape Coral is a hike for us.... about 5 hours give or take. I'll make it there one day.

Great series. Owls are amazing. I got a shot of a Barred Owl in our backyard..... and I was hooked. It's cost me a fair amount of money, but bird photography gives me so much pleasure.

Thanks very much Kim. Yea, bird and wildlife photography is expensive for the gear you need but you're right, it's so rewarding in so many ways.

bettyn wrote in post #18277697
Beautiful series, Ian. Will be glad when I can get out with my cameras again. Glad you had a good trip down here this season.

Hi Betty and thanks very much. I didn't realize you were laid up, good luck to you and I hope you get back out soon. The trip has been great so far, seeing some special sights and absolutely perfect weather.

Great series, Ian. I enjoy it a lot. Thanks for sharing.

That is just fantastic, would love to see something like that.

ldn323 wrote in post #18278034
Great series, Ian. I enjoy it a lot. Thanks for sharing.

Thanks very much Linh, they keep one coming back for more, to get whatever one can before they move away from the neighbourhood. Nice to hear from you!

dm1215al wrote in post #18278183
That is just fantastic, would love to see something like that.

Thanks, definitely a scene you won't see many times in your life, if ever.

That is one species that is fairly common and widespread, but one that is seldom seen. Well done, Ian, to get all those great shots.

CDMOOSE wrote in post #18278242
That is one species that is fairly common and widespread, but one that is seldom seen. Well done, Ian, to get all those great shots.

Hi Al, thanks for commenting. This is I think only the second (and third and fourth and fifth) GHO I've ever seen. Up my way you are right they are around but seldom seen, not like Barred Owls which seem much more common.

Kinda late to the party, but glad I looked in. Really a great series, Ian. Thank you for sharing. Enjoy your trip!

ardeekay wrote in post #18279824
Kinda late to the party, but glad I looked in. Really a great series, Ian. Thank you for sharing. Enjoy your trip!

You're never too late Rog, and always welcome. Thanks for commenting and dropping in.

Wonderful set, just love owls in flight shots.

lonerider519 wrote in post #18279893
Wonderful set, just love owls in flight shots.

Thanks very much. They weren't real easy, more unpredictable than I expected.