help ID owls on Pier One signage Loveland

Beverly Head

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Jun 10, 2020, 10:35:43 PM6/10/20

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Dang, it's tough being newby birder!! I thought that I could capture a good enough shot with our new camera so that Merlin could help me identify this owl and its owlets hanging out on Pier One's signage in Loveland. I guess I need to continue to hone my skills with the camera. In the meantime I'm hoping some of you can ID this family. Thanks much!!

Caleb A

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Jun 10, 2020, 11:49:13 PM6/10/20

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Hi Beverly!

Hmm, I'm not too good with owls either, but based off of the photos and location, they are probably Great Horned Owls. Although they aren't adults, your photo shows the orangey parts around the face starting to come in, and I've watched recently fledged owls at my grandma's house. They still have a lot of their baby fuzz!

The birds are happy, and so am I

~Caleb Alons, Larimer County

Gary Bowen (Thornton)

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Jun 11, 2020, 5:45:47 AM6/11/20

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Your pics are fine. They are great horned owlets.

Gary Bowen, Thornton

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