The day started with Octavia and Pale Male on the Carlyle Hotel. He left before I could get my camera out. But she stayed for about half an hour.
The rest of the afternoon and evening was spent with the Great Horned Owl. For the first time, I was able to follow her above 79th Street. She was perched in a tree in the Locust Grove and then she flew over the Great Lawn.
Central Park’s Great Horned Owl has found a nice Hemlock tree to roost in during the day. It’s a good tree for the owl, but a difficult tree for photographers!
After fly out the owl made a few stops before spending time in her favorite tree by the lake.
Central Park was full of people today. It seemed that everyone who stayed inside on Saturday was in the park on Sunday. Pale Male had just finished eating a bird in the Ramble when I arrived.
The Great Horned Owl, that no on saw for two weeks but was rediscovered a few days ago, was out in the open in the bright sunlight. She did her best to sleep but helicopters, a drone, a Gray Squirrel, a Tufted Titmouse, Pale Male and a Cooper’s Hawk did there best to keep her awake.
I was able to track the Central Park Great Horned Owl for an hour and fifteen minutes after fly out tonight. While I’ve learned her favorite trees and perches, I’ve yet to see her hunt for food. I guess like many New Yorkers, she’s well fed and in no rush to eat early. She must enjoy having the park to herself when it’s closed from 1 a.m. to dusk!
My blog turns ten today! That’s over 2,000 posts. I hope everyone has enjoyed the original content.
The Great Horned Owl in Central Park has stayed in to 2016. Tonight she stuck around after fly out for over 35 minutes before flying to the east. It’s the first time I’ve seen her head in that general direction.
The Great Horned Owl in Central Park looks to be welcoming in the New Year by staying in the park. Nothing much unusual happened tonight after fly out. A nearby tree, then a tree by the Lake and then a long flight out of sight to the north.
