April 1, 2021

I am a Great Horned Owl

Chillin' on my nest with my babies

Although I am beneficial to man

Occasionally my poop contains rabies.

(Special thanks to today's guest photographer and my sweetheart, David Simpson.)

Location: Merritt Island National Wildlife Refuge

Sources: https://meridian.allenpress.com/jwd/article-pdf/12/3/444/2227084/0090-3558-12_3_444.pdf

Photo © 2021 David Simpson, text © 2021 Dee Fairbanks Simpson