I, too, went to northern Minnesota for the owl irruption of 2024-2025. This GGO is one of a few that took up winter residence in Two Harbors, on the north shore of Lake Superior. When I arrived, it was perched on a rather unphotogenic chain link fence; nonetheless, I was delighted simply to be in its presence. Over the next hour, it continued with its hunt and offered an embarrassment of photographic opportunities. I can still hardly believe it.
This is my first post on the N&W board. Thanks for taking a look.
Congratulations ! I thought for sure this was going to be the year I was going to make that trip. Looks like I missed out on a great season. Very fine set of images. Must have been really exciting.
Gary
morris wrote:
Welcome to N&W Paul. This is a good looking set with the last my faverate
Morris
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douter wrote:
Congrats, Paul!
Douglas
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sum1sgrampa wrote:
Congratulations ! I thought for sure this was going to be the year I was going to make that trip. Looks like I missed out on a great season. Very fine set of images. Must have been really exciting.
Gary
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juankgigo wrote:
That last image is over the top, congrats!
Thank you all for your kind words and feedback.
sum1sgrampa, it's only a three hour drive away for me and yet I may have made it up only just barely before the end of the season. I was worried that my stay would be too short and I would get skunked. I feel very lucky!
Mike TT wrote:
Great shots. I especially like the last one and that menacing glare.
Thank you all!
It seems to me that most GGOs have faces that either look fierce/angry/menacing or surprised/worried. I was pleased that this owl was one of the former.
When I posted this observation on another social media platform, someone added "3. bored." or as I would say, those raptors are feeling "owl-nui."
