This Great Horned Owl is a curious one for sure. It would move behind the nook in the tree, and every so often it would slowly sneak back out and give a look to see what was going on. This is another of the birds of prey at the Stillman Nature Center in northern Illinois . . .

A great horned owlet enjoys a little extra space in the nest while Mama is up on a high branch watching from overhead. As the owlets get bigger, it gets just a little cramped for both Mama and the owlets, so a little respite from the crowding is a nice change of pace. It won't be too much longer before the owlets fledge, and they can then cover the skies along with the local raptors.