Early this spring there was a Great Horned Owl nesting at RedGate Park. Although the owlet has successfully left the nest, there are still over 130 other species of birds at the park to be seen!

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Mike Conner (4/1/20)

Vickie Baily (3/30/20)

Jeffery Snyder (3/30/20)

Mother Owl

Mike Conner (3/29/20)

W. Scott Young (3/27/20)

Stanley Green (3/27/20)

Photo by Jeffrey Snyder (3/26/20)

Mike Conner (3/24/20)

Mike Conner (3/18/20)

Vickie Baily (3/17/20)

Steve Brynes (3/14/20)

Toni Robinson (3/12/20)

Male Owl – Steve Brynes (3/12/20)

Michael Conner (3/9/20)

Anne Mytych (3/8/20)

Photo by Vickie Baily (3/6/20)

Photo by Suzanne Lugerner (3/5/20)

Photo by Steve Brynes (3/4/20)

Photo by Mike Conner (3/2/20)

Photo by Emily (3/1/20)

The Great Horned Owl is one of the earliest birds to nest in North America. Also known as the Tiger Owl, its camouflage can make it difficult to find in a wooded environment. At RedGate it is often possible to only see the “horns” which are actually tufts of feathers giving it that iconic silhouette.

The Great Horned Owl at RedGate Park was first spotted on January 20th, 2020 by Rockville birder, Anne Mytych. Local birders spent the next four days trying to see the owl and hopefully locate the nest. The nest was found by Vickie Baily, and along with others, spotted the owl.

Since then birders have come from all over to see and photograph the mother and owlet. Some have been kind enough to share their photos here at www.RedGatePark.org.

Over the next several months the young owl will learn to fly. During this time it is important they are not disturbed and are observed no closer than the paved path. Luckily this is at just the right elevation for the best viewing!

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