horned owl
Britishnoun
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A great horned owl found itself in a seriously sticky situation after becoming stuck in a glue trap in Orange County, rendering it both flightless and food-less.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 16, 2025
Some people have suggested a possible match with Geraldine, a female great horned owl, a related species, who had established residence in the park by the time Flaco showed up.
From Seattle Times ● Feb. 3, 2024
It’s possible that another bald eagle pair could take over the spot but more likely that a hawk or gray horned owl will, experts said.
From Washington Post ● Feb. 17, 2023
Besides C25, one of her other favorite photographic subjects was a great horned owl nest in Jamaica Plain.
From Salon ● Dec. 26, 2021
Two great horned owl eggs lie in the cold snow-rimmed cavity in the broken top of the tree.
From "My Side of the Mountain" by Jean Craighead George
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