flew in off the lake
Wooded Island/Bobolink Meadow area. I found 3-4 crows mobbing something in the pines at Bobolink Meadow. Though they had been mobbing the Red-tailed Hawk near by a few minutes before, I thought it unlikely that the hawk would hide in the pines and suspected an owl. I slowly made my way to the back/east side of the pines where it is more open, being careful not to flush the bird or crows. I couldn't see anything. The crows briefly flew to the woods, then came back and the Great Horned Owl flushed to a tree in the woods where I was able to get photos. The crows were rather bold, as can be seen in the photos, and the owl flew towards Wooded Island and landed in the top of one of the tallest trees. Not wise! Every crow within cawing distance flew in to harass it! When I left there were at least 29 crows surrounding it.
Note deformed bill. Bird appeared healthy and was feeding normally.
Abandoned egg. Bird was sitting on it just a few days ago.
both photos of same individual
all photos of same individual
both photos of same individual
This guy was in a small pool at the base of a waterfall remarkably high above the Hadlock Pond.
the flower, not the butterfly (which has been uploaded as a separate observation)
Bycatch, released after quick pics and recording tag number