This pair of Great Horned Owls was observed at dusk near White Rock Lake. Great Horned Owls are some of the earliest breeding birds in North America. This mated pair is likely in the area scouting out potential nesting sites.
![Sunset at White Rock Lake.](http://dfwurbanwildlife.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/12/greathornedowl-sunset-001.jpg)
![When I arrived the first owl appeared to be drowsing.](http://dfwurbanwildlife.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/12/greathornedowl-sunset-002.jpg)
![He opened his eyes soon enough.](http://dfwurbanwildlife.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/12/greathornedowl-sunset-003.jpg)
![The second owl was just a feet yards/meters away.](http://dfwurbanwildlife.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/12/greathornedowl-sunset-004.jpg)
![When this owl stretched its wings it gave the appearance of doing an odd dance.](http://dfwurbanwildlife.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/12/greathornedowl-sunset-005.jpg)
![Facing the setting sun.](http://dfwurbanwildlife.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/12/greathornedowl-sunset-006.jpg)
![The owls called softly to each other. Whooo... Whooo...](http://dfwurbanwildlife.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/12/greathornedowl-sunset-007.jpg)
![The owls were very tolerant of our observing.](http://dfwurbanwildlife.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/12/greathornedowl-sunset-008.jpg)
![Blink!](http://dfwurbanwildlife.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/12/greathornedowl-sunset-009.jpg)
![After the wings came a neck stretch.](http://dfwurbanwildlife.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/12/greathornedowl-sunset-010.jpg)
Observation Details
County | – | Dallas |
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City | – | Dallas | |
Date | – | Dec 22, 2012 | |
Time of Day | – | Dusk | |
Temperature | – | Cool (50-69°F/10-21°C) | |
Weather | – | Partly Cloudy | |
Habitat | – | Recreation-Park | |
Type of Behavior | – | Congregating | |
Gender | – | Mixed | |
Maturity | – | Adult | |
Observer | – | Chris Jackson |