1 March UPDATE: Yes this outing is happening as planned and yes it will be COLD. Dress warmly. Here’s some news:
- One of the owlets fell from the nest on Thursday 27 Feb and was rescued by Sarah Mateskovich & taken by WIN to Tamarack Wildlife Center where they determined it has only a minor beak injury. The rescued owlet may be fostered at another nest since this bridge nest is inaccessible for her return.
- As of 28 February there were still 2 owlets in the nest, apparently there were 3 to begin with!
23 February 2025
You’ve been hearing about them. Now come see them!
Join me on a daytime great horned “owl prowl” in Schenley Park on Sunday 2 March 2025. Meet at 9:30am in front of the Schenley Park Visitor Center (40.438514, -79.946479). We’ll walk from there to the viewing area.
NOTE the time! 1 HOUR LATER THAN USUAL! 9:30AM
Dana Nesiti photographed two owlets in the nest on 19 February, above. Since this outing is 11 days after his photo I expect the owlets to be halfway to adult size.
Dress warmly in layers and wear comfortable WARM socks and boots. Bring binoculars, field guides and a scope if you have them. We probably will be standing still on frozen ground while we wait for the owls to move. This is a very cold activity so be prepared!
The outing will last 60+ minutes, depending on the weather.
And just to tantalize you, here’s what they looked like this morning
Great horned owls in Schenley Park: Mother and two owlets, Sunday 23 Feb 2025, 9:15am (photos by Kate St. John)
Growing fast, so interesting
Is this under the panther hollow bridge? Where can you get the best view?
Yes and.. stand near the stone bench on the Lower Trail (not the Lake Trail) where there’s a straight on side view of the bridge span.