Spring is here and owl nesting season is in full swing

The Great Horned Owls (GHO’s) typically return to their usual spots in the November to January period when we all hear that familiar hooting in the late evening or early morning hours. The GHO’s are constantly on the move during these fall months as they go through their mating ritual hooting back and forth among the tall redwood and pine trees in our neighborhoods.

The GHO’s settle in to their nesting areas starting in February and typically have their babies sometime in April.

A local Western Screech Owl has a new friend in their resting cavity. Hopefully they decide to start a family.

I’m aware of two female lone barn owls in different locations. Perhaps they will stay on their own during this mating and nesting season. I guess the owls are like us humans, some get together with others and some stay single.

If you would like to see some owls in nature, please contact me for IntheWildwithRick Evening Owl Tours at inthewildwithrick@gmail.com.

Photos by Rick Morris (c) 2025

Passionate about bird photography, Rick Morris is a Menlo Park resident.