Have you ever wondered what the inside of a Great Gray Owl nest looks like? So have we - however, these nests are often far too high for us to peek into (some of the Great Gray Owl nests ORI has located have been 80 feet high in a tree!).
Luckily, with the use of aerial photography, ORI has captured some photos of the inside of old Great Gray Owl nests after the adults and young had all departed the area. This way, we can get a better idea of what the owls are looking for in a nest site. Enjoy this unique view!
As always, appreciate your comment!! Very interesting to learn that there are (in rare cases) nests that last up to a decade. That’s an impressive nest
Yup, the ones in the initial post look good, but they look exposed to weather and with thinner bedding that will break down in the rain and sun.
That eagle nest though is made of decently thick sticks, and a good amount of them, so that one may last a while.
I’m glad you asked the question!