Great Horned Owl
 Bubo virginianus
(L 22" WS 44" Wt 3.1 ob)
Native to the Americas...fierce preda-
tor for large prey including Osprey, Fal-
cons as well as rodents and frogs.
Sabal Palm Sanctuary
10Apr2014
The owl, belated in his plundering,
Shall here await the friendly night.
Blinking whene‘er he wakes, and wondering
What fool it was invented light.
        (James Russell Lowell)