Yesterday afternoon, I looked out of my bathroom window and apart from a couple of Iggys, there was nothing much to see.
I had a strange feeling that I was being watched, and peering up into one of the palm trees, I spied Bubo the Great Horned Owl, sitting on the same branch that I saw him on last week. I see that his horns have grown quite a bit.
His fancy name is ‘Bubo Virginianus’, and these owls can grow to almost two feet tall. Another name for the Great Horned Owl is the ‘Tiger Of The Sky’, probably because of the stripes. This morning, he was still there, and when I opened my blind he was looking right at me. I no longer believe hubby when he tells me that no-one can see into my bathroom from outside. Young Bubo really had me in his sights, even from 30 feet.
I was curious to find out whether owls eat iguanas, and read that they are one of the iguanas’ natural enemies, and will eat hatchlings and juveniles. Maybe Bubo is going to save us from becoming overrun by these green critters with the long claws. .
Wishing you all a very happy Monday and an awesome month of August.
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Fantastic pics of Bubo and that claw. From what you’ve said, I think you’re expecting an awful lot of Bubo. He needs a family to help him with his exterminating work.
Thanks, John. Well every little bit helps. 🙂
I like that his mouth was open, as if to tell you something wise, Sylvia! 🙂
Yes, I do believe you’re right, Robin. I wonder what wisdom he was trying to impart? 🙂
He’s gorgeous, Sylvia! (and he can see right into your bathroom with those huge eyes) LOL. No wonder he’s so happy there with all the Iggys about 😉
I believe you’re right, Dianne. I’d better lower my blind when I have a bath in future. 😀 I haven’t seen any baby Iggys for a few days. Either they’re in hiding, or are being digested. 😉
Oh no! Poor Iggys 😦
Lucky you! A creature I’ve never seen in the wild.
Thanks, Carol. I also hadn’t, so was absolutely thrilled. 🙂
Hello to your friends. 😂 Bubo always has your back.
I hope so. 😀
OhMyGaud… That is incredible Sylvia. And thanks for the info.. What great captures
Thanks, Kathy. Glad you enjoyed. 🙂
How lucky are you to have such an amazing creature in your garden! Though I don’t want to think about him eating the Iggy family.
No, I also don’t want to think of that, but we do seem to have an increasing number. 😕
Another great set of shots. Love the last one! 😀
Thanks, Liz. 🙂
look at those eyes! i think Bubo is ready for a meal; poor Iggy. 🙂
Those eyes are all-seeing. Iggys had better watch out. 🙂
The view from the bathroom window could become even more exciting – owl eats iggy. Second thoughts, I don’t want to see that!
Me neither! 😯
He is very handsome, I think I might find it a bit disconcerting to have those big yellow eyes staring at me 😉
I agree, Joanne. He has quite a stare. 🙂
You are right. Poppy would have loved this one
Thanks, Derrick. 🙂
Oh, your blessed bathroom window!
And your capacity of shooting photos!
Once more I’m fascinated by your post. Really gorgeous!
Haha Thanks, Anna. My window is the source of much entertainment for me. 🙂
yes, the Food chain should work one way or the other to keep the Environment in Balance and beautiful….
I hope so. We are definitely becoming outnumbered by the Iggys. 😦
Owl have to tell you how delightful he is!
😀
He looks as surprised to see you as you are to see him, Ad! But now he knows how much time you spend in that bathroom he’ll be there all the time. 🙂 Isn’t he a beauty!
Yes he certainly is, Jo. I can’t wait for the rest of the house to be finished so that I can get a view from the kitchen instead. 🙂
I now have a vision of you endlessly exiled in the loo 😦
Hehe It’s a big bathroom and I have a sear right next to the window. 🙂
No wonder you felt like you are being watched 🙂
Hehe. That stare is quite unnerving.
Bubo seems a fairly sinister presence to me, and I’m not even an iguana (as far as I can tell).
Hahaha I went outside to see if I could get a better photo, but felt quite nervous in case he looked down and thought I was dinner. 😯
What big eyes he has! Nice find!
Yes he does. All the better to see me with. 🙂
Owls are terrible at telling Knock Knock jokes.
Knock Knock
Who’s there?
Hoo
Hoo who?
Hoo
Hoo who?
Hoo
I heard you the 1st time . . . Hoo who?
Hoo
Be that way. I don’t give a hoot who Hoo is!
Hoo
😅😎
I can see the perfect relationship developing here. You get great photos and he gets a free meal!
Perfect indeed. Not so perfect for the baby Iggys, though. 🙂
A very good looking chap to be spying on you!
Haha….. yes indeed. 🙂
He’s cute! Please tell me there aren’t any iguanas in the first photo, I’ve looked and looked!
There are two iguanas, Gilly. One is just to the left of the first tree on the left, and the other one is near the water to the left of the second palm tree.
Got the one near the water, on a bigger screen!
One mighty fancy neighbor you have there. 🙂
I agree. I feel so privileged that he chose my palm tree. 🙂
What a wonderful owl, Syliva. I think you should sell grandstand bathroom tickets 🙂
Hehehe Yes, that’s a great idea, and it comes with all conveniences. 🙂
:O
Your nature pictures are alwaus stunny.Love them.
Thanks, Marylou. I love yours too. 🙂
Hi Sylvia, nice to meet you. I’m a bit of a wildlife nut, so loved this post. Your owl is gorgeous!
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Thanks so much, Susan. I wasn’t a ‘wildlife nut’ until we came to live here in Florida. 😀
Your menagerie just keeps expanding Sylvia. Good to see Bobu! He’s a beautiful bird. Not sure I’d fancy an iguana for lunch but each to his own. 🙂
No, me neither. I think those feet could be a mite chewy. 😯 Bobu is absolutely magnificent. I hope he sticks around.
What a gorgeous creature Bubo is, Sylvia. Now I’m feeling really jealous!
Yes he sure is! I was so delighted to see him again. 🙂
oooo dis so spesiaal
Dankie, Tina. 🙂
Gah! why does war of the worlds meets harry potter come to mind lol
Bwahaha 😆
😀 😀
How blessed you are to see such a beautiful creature in the wild. As for those feet…yikes! 🙂
Yes, I’m with you, Jill. I think he could become a regular visitor. I really hope so, even if the Iggys don’t. 😀